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A Quantity Surveyor is required to join a leading national civil engineering contractor to oversee a high profile project in the North East.
Key Responsibilities
* Cost Management: Monitor and control project costs throughout its lifecycle. Conduct regular cost reviews, cost estimates, and budget updates.
* Quantity Surveying: Prepare, review, and manage bills of quantities (BoQ) and other measurement documentation. Ensure accurate measurement and pricing of works.
* Contract Management: Oversee the contract administration process, ensuring compliance with either NEC 4 (New Engineering Contract) or NEC 3. Handle contractual matters, claims, and variations effectively.
* Tendering and Procurement: Lead the tendering and procurement process, including the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and contract award recommendations.
* Subcontractor Management: Collaborate with subcontractors, ensuring their performance aligns with project objectives. Manage payments and contract obligations.
* Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor risk throughout the project's life cycle.
* Change Management: Process variations, change orders, and claims, keeping detailed records and ensuring compliance with the chosen NEC contract.
* Quality Assurance: Maintain quality standards by reviewing construction materials, methodologies, and workmanship.
* Progress Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely project reports, including cost forecasts, cash flow analysis, and project progress updates.
* Client Relations: Maintain a positive working relationship with the client, providing regular updates and addressing their concerns and queries.
Qualifications And Experience
* A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Chartered status or working towards chartered membership (e.g., MRICS).
* Proven experience in quantity surveying and cost management, specifically in public realm contracts.
* Experience with NEC 4 contract management is preferred, but candidates with experience in NEC 3 will be considered.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
* Proficiency in industry-standard software for quantity surveying and cost management.
Remuneration is negotiable dependent upon experience, up to £60,000 p.a including company vehicle or car allowance and attractive benefits package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client