Quantity Surveyor

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work on one of the UK's flagship construction projects, delivering one of Europe's latest high-speed rail schemes.

Our client has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link. The scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation.

They're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join an already established commercial team in the Brackley area. You'll report into a Commercial Manager for the section and will be responsible for tender pricing; risk assessments and contract drafting / negotiations.

In this fast-paced role, you can expect to work both within a supporting nature as well as independently leading on your own projects. You can expect to deal with Cost and Value reconciliations, Bottom Up and End Life Cost Reporting, Cash Management and much more.

You will need to build strong working relationships with the client, and key colleagues both internally and externally. A key part of this role will be contract administration which includes data reporting and record keeping.

You will be responsible for subcontract account management and payment, dispute management and you must contribute to project performance discussions, providing commercial input to project strategy.

• You must have previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor position
• You must have working knowledge of NEC contracts including options A, B and C
• Working experience of self-delivery works
• Experience within a civils contractor environment is essential
• You must be enthusiastic in your approach and have clear communication skills to be able to liaise with a wide range of people and teams
• Experience in subcontractor management
• Experience working on Concrete Structures such as Viaducts and Bridges
• Experience working with large subcontracts such as piling
• Procurement of subcontractors