Quantity Surveyor

Construction Quantity Surveyor
18-month contract
24 hours per week
£60 per hour - Inside IR35
Port Glasgow - Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
• Monitor project costs, risks and financial exposure
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts and cost reports
• Manage procurement and tendering activities
• Prepare tender documentation, BoQs and pricing schedules
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier tenders
• Administer NEC construction contracts
• Manage variations, change orders and contractual claims
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
• Assess subcontractor applications and payment certificates
• Identify commercial risks and support value engineering
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Strong knowledge of UK construction practices
• NEC contract experience
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Experience with cost management, procurement and contract administration
• Experience managing variations, claims and final accounts
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related subject

DESIRABLE:

• RICS, CIOB or similar professional membership
• Experience working on large-scale construction or transformation projects
• Strong NEC contract administration experience
• Experience within complex engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure environments