Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a large civil engineering contractor who are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a HS2 project in the Warwickshire area.

Scope of Works:

Contractor is delivering the civil engineering, bridges, structures and infrastructure to HS2 projects across the West Midlands, works includes bridge construction, earthworks, FRC, structures.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers commercial team and client team.
• Produce documentation / evidence to demonstrate KPI achievement.
• Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation.
• Maintain commercial and technical knowledge and work closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project.
• Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
• Maintain effective, accurate cost control.
• Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Degree in Building Surveying or similar technical qualification (HND HNC)
• RICS Membership (desired)
• CSCS Card
• Experience in civil engineering, NEC3 Options A, B and C forms of contract
• Must be capable of producing robust Cost Plans and CVR s and presenting to regional managers/board
• Experience of managing a team
• Ability to use a range of IT packages, Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
• Exceptional relationship building skills
• Self-motivated and proactive Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Positive attitude at all times and the ability to integrate and play active part in the Construction Team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

Competitive salary and opportunity to work on the UK's largest construction projects. Please contact John Ashcroft at Nicholas Associates for more information on