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Exciting Freelance Opportunity for an Experienced Quantity Surveyor
Are you a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with a knack for commercial control and a wealth of experience in the Power Transmission & Distribution sector? We have a fantastic opportunity for you!
As a recruitment agency representing our esteemed client, we are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor for a 6-month freelance contract. In this role, you will provide invaluable commercial support across various projects, focusing on both live projects and tender opportunities within the power sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilise your in-depth knowledge of the NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract (Options A and C) to administer projects effectively, including the development and implementation of subcontracts with the supply chain.
- Provide expert estimating support, producing cost estimates and subcontract enquiries for both tender proposals and compensation events.
- Conduct monthly internal and client reporting in accordance with contractual requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Optimise cash flow through meticulous activity scheduling, monthly valuations submission, and subcontractor account management.
- Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and change events throughout project lifecycles.
- Drive the resolution of outstanding payments and queries in a timely manner, ensuring project financial health.
- Collaborate closely with project delivery teams to enforce business objectives and achieve project outcomes.
- Mentor and support the development of junior team members, providing commercial guidance and training as needed.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Conduct monthly internal reporting through the CVR and internal commercial management procedures.
- Ensure adherence to risk management procedures and financial compliance by project delivery teams.
- Record commercial KPI data at project level and mitigate potential negative effects on projects.
- Prepare and manage subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle, up to Final Account agreement.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Maximise profitability while maintaining positive client and subcontractor relations and adhering to the company's strategic objectives.
- Assist with the management, preparation, and submission of tender enquiries.
- Manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines autonomously or as part of a project team.
- Identify new skills and competencies required to meet business needs and support talent development and recruitment efforts.
Requirements:
- 3 years' relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
- BSc or HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- Estimating experience and familiarity with construction methods, technology, and standard forms of measurement.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and the ability to interpret and analyse project programmes.
If you possess the necessary expertise and are ready to take on this exciting challenge in the Power Transmission & Distribution industry, we invite you to apply now and embark on this rewarding freelance opportunity with us.
