Senior Quantity Surveyor

4 days ago


East Dereham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Quantity Surveyor - Heavy Highway Projects

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team, specializing in complex and challenging heavy highway projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute your expertise to impactful infrastructure projects and make a real difference in the industry.

About the Role:

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in the financial management and success of our heavy highway projects. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing accurate and detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects, ensuring feasibility and alignment with project goals.
Administering and managing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Overseeing procurement processes, including tendering, evaluating bids, and awarding contracts.
Monitoring actual project costs against the approved budget, identifying and analyzing variances, and implementing cost-saving measures.
Evaluating and valuing variations and claims arising from project changes or unforeseen circumstances.
Preparing and negotiating claims against contractors and subcontractors for additional costs incurred.
Analyzing and responding to claims submitted by contractors, ensuring fairness and compliance with contract terms.
Potentially lodging claims on behalf of the company if necessary.
Providing regular reports on cost performance to project managers and stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Profile:

You have a minimum of [Number] years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a strong focus on heavy highway projects, including major road construction, bridge projects, or tunnel works.
You have a deep understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and materials related to heavy highway projects.
You are proficient in using quantity surveying software and have a strong understanding of cost analysis methods, including understanding of complex calculations for large-scale projects.
You have experience in managing contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
You are a clear and concise communicator, able to explain cost issues effectively to clients and colleagues.To Apply:

If you are a skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor with a passion for heavy highway projects and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to submit your application.

Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

We look forward to hearing from you

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business



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