Quantity Surveyor - Highways
| Posting date: | 03 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Competitive Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2024 |
| Location: | Surrey, BR8 7AW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1290649_1720017666 |
Summary
Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
The Client is a leading provider of highway services in the UK, specialising in the construction, maintenance, and management of road networks. With a commitment to delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions, plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure across the country. Our work encompasses a wide range of activities, including term maintenance, capital works, reactive maintenance, and junction improvements, aimed at enhancing the overall quality and functionality of the road networks we manage.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Highways Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of our highway projects, ensuring that they are completed within budget and to the highest standards. This role involves working on a variety of projects, including term maintenance, capital works, reactive maintenance, and junction improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Management: Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, ensuring that all financial objectives are met.
- Estimating and Tendering: Develop detailed cost estimates for new projects and participate in the tendering process.
- Contract Administration: Manage contracts, including variations, claims, and final accounts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Financial Reporting: Produce regular financial reports and forecasts, providing accurate and timely information to project managers and senior management.
- Site Visits: Conduct site visits to monitor progress, assess costs, and ensure that work is being carried out to specification.
- Supplier and Subcontractor Management: Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating prices and ensuring timely delivery of services and materials.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks associated with projects, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Client Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their financial and contractual requirements are met.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, preferably within the highways or civil engineering sector.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Microsoft Office, quantity surveying software).
- Knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes.
- Certifications: Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension scheme, and more.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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