Highways Quantity Surveyor

Highways Quantity Surveyor

Bedfordshire

£425 - £500 per day

3-month initial contract

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor currently looking for a new challenge?

An opportunity has arisen for a Highways QS to join a client in Bedfordshire.

This is a full-time contract offered on an on-going basis, initially for 3 months. This role will offer hybrid working, and a rate of £425 - £500 per day, inside IR35.

Key Accountabilities:

• Reporting to the Managing QS in delivery of all commercial aspects relating to highway maintenance works
• Cost capture for supply chain & self-delivered works
• Working with the Managing Quantity Surveyor to prepare clear and accurate forecasts
• Preparing early warning notices and CE quotations
• Submitting of Claims and applications to the client and ensuring payment is received
• Agreement of final accounts within 3 months of work completion
• Risk & opportunity management
• Monthly cost and value reconciliation & management
• Assisting in management of supply chain
• Carrying out site visits as and when required
• Ensuring compliance with standards and procedures in respect of commercial activities
• Ad hoc commercial duties as job requires

A full job description is available on request

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• HNC/D ,Degree or equivalent level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related construction subject
• Preferably qualified or working to an CICES or RICS accreditation
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Demonstrable highway maintenance and civil engineering experience preferably with a contracting organisation
• Good knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts

Further Information:

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Luke Brison at Carrington West on

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