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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hybrid in County Durham·Added 11 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Costain

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, County Durham
Experience
Senior level

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Highways QS experience
  • Advanced Excel use
  • Team player
  • Driven and thorough
  • Analytical with good problem solving skills
  • Good presentation skills and attention to detail
  • NEC Contract experience
  • Inquisitive
  • Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
  • Driving Licence

Nice to have

  • Maintenance & Response experience
  • Use of CEMAR
  • Use of Confirm (Brightly)
  • Management of 1500 Series Subcontractors and/or Traffic Management subcontractors
  • Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with MRICS/ CIEC

The role

Our Area 14 Highways Maintenance team has a rare opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the team in the management of the works, including management of the main and subcontract accounts, providing commercial and contractual advice, seeking opportunities to deliver increased margin and provide coaching and support for the team members.

What you'll do

  • Subcontract Management including procurement, auditing, payments, change management, earned value reporting, forecasting, performance monitoring, monthly meetings, final accounts etc.

  • Ensure timescales for contract administration, commitments, actions and deliverables are met

  • Management of the EW/Change control process & identification and pricing of contract change

  • Producing budget estimates for the client

  • Collation/Submission of required evidence for main contract application for payment

  • Assist with production of internal reporting

  • Engage and assist team members in seeking personal development opportunities

About Costain

Industry
Construction & Engineering
Founded
1865
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
London, UK
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