Managing Quantity Surveyor-Civils & Infrastructure

  • Construction Jobs
  • Hertfordshire
  • Sep 09, 2020
Permanent Construction

Job Description

Currently seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work a variety of Infrastructure construction projects across the UK. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar discipline such as Civils, Infrastructure, Highways, Rail, Utilities. Responsibilities • Responsible for performing risk valuations for cost control. • Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors in delivering commercial support across projects for transport and local government. • Interpret the obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities of the parties to contract and provide guidance to the site team. • Collaborate with project managers to ensure that all commercial staff adhere to site procedures and reporting systems • Carry out commercial activities to meet the project objectives, including providing advice, guidance, and support to the project teams. • Responsible for the site QS's and project managers to ensure smooth commercial administration of contracts from start-up through the final account Essential experience • Extensive experience working within the construction sector preferably Highways; Construction Law & practise; Commercial Management • Proficient understanding of contractual obligations for all standard contract forms such as NEC, TSC, and JCT suit of contracts • HNC/D or Degree in relevant discipline • Excellent written, numerical, oral communication and negotiating skills • Working towards RICS/IES CIOB • Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Managing QS • Strong leadership skills • Knowledge of risk management Package includes up to £69,000 basic salary plus company car or car allowance