We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to assist a Local Authority for 3 – 6 Months on the NEC contracts.
Quantity Surveyor
Duration: 3 – 6 Months Initially (extensions possible)
Rate: £350 per day (up to £450 per day for a Senior Quantity Surveyor) (Inside IR35)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working Arrangement based in the Central Home Counties
Responsibilities:
• Provide guidance on the NEC form of Contract with particular emphasis of change management for the contracts and frameworks
• Provide support to the teams on commercial and contractual matters. Attend meetings with officers and contractors, offer guidance and support to the teams throughout Place & Sustainability who commission works through the NEC forms of contract and frameworks
• Ensure all costs are recorded and income recovered, annual turnover circa. £80m, individual works orders from £100 to £20m
• To manage the financial issues and apply cost control procedures related to the procurement and delivery of the Council’s extensive Highways investment programme
• Provide professional advice on appropriate procurement routes to obtain best value
Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of effective cost management of highway works
• Detailed knowledge of NEC forms of contract and current regulations and safe practices
If you are interested in the role, we would love to hear from you! Please apply to receive more information.