Description
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kent | Freelance | Outside IR35
About the Company
Our client is a well-established major contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to ongoing workload within their highways division, they are looking to strengthen the commercial team on a project in the Kent area with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on a highways scheme in Kent.
Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will manage the day-to-day commercial requirements of the scheme, including subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management and reporting. The position would suit a strong Senior QS with a background in highways or major civil engineering who is comfortable operating independently within a busy project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of highways and civil engineering works
Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
Prepare and review valuations, variations and commercial documentation
Manage change and compensation events
Produce accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports
Monitor costs, value and project performance
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
Maintain accurate commercial records
Work closely with operational and project teams
Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders
Experience & Requirements
Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
Previous highways experience is highly desirable
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
Strong subcontractor management experience
Experience with cost forecasting, valuations and change management
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
Commercially astute with the ability to manage packages independently
Strong communication and negotiation skills
If you are interested, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black:
Tabitha.crabtree@kentonblack.com | 07359640824
Kent | Freelance | Outside IR35
About the Company
Our client is a well-established major contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to ongoing workload within their highways division, they are looking to strengthen the commercial team on a project in the Kent area with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on a highways scheme in Kent.
Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will manage the day-to-day commercial requirements of the scheme, including subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management and reporting. The position would suit a strong Senior QS with a background in highways or major civil engineering who is comfortable operating independently within a busy project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of highways and civil engineering works
Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
Prepare and review valuations, variations and commercial documentation
Manage change and compensation events
Produce accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports
Monitor costs, value and project performance
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
Maintain accurate commercial records
Work closely with operational and project teams
Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders
Experience & Requirements
Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
Previous highways experience is highly desirable
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
Strong subcontractor management experience
Experience with cost forecasting, valuations and change management
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
Commercially astute with the ability to manage packages independently
Strong communication and negotiation skills
If you are interested, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black:
Tabitha.crabtree@kentonblack.com | 07359640824