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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Landmark Civil Engineering Project
Location: Birmingham
Salary:40,000 to 50,000 + car & Package
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a passion for complex, large-scale infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in challenging environments and possess strong NEC contract expertise?
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to join a leading tier 1 main contractor renowned for delivering high-profile, technically demanding projects across the country.
They have secured a key role on one of the most significant heavy civil engineering schemes currently underway in Birmingham and require a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their established site-based team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a career-defining project that will shape the region's infrastructure for years to come.
The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for significant packages of work on this major civil engineering project. Your key duties will involve:
- NEC Contract Administration: Managing contractual processes effectively under various NEC options (experience with Options A & C is highly desirable).
- Subcontract Procurement: Leading the procurement process for key subcontract packages, from compiling tender documentation and analysis to negotiation and award.
- Subcontract Management: Post-award management of subcontractors, including valuations, payment notices, change management, and final account settlement.
- Cost Management: Accurate cost forecasting, CVRs, risk and opportunity management, and regular reporting to senior management.
- Valuations & Payments: Preparing applications for payment and managing the client valuation process.
- Change Management: Identifying, valuing, and negotiating variations and compensation events.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining meticulous commercial records.
- Collaborating closely with the site operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are met.
About You:
My client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor who meets the following criteria:
- Essential: Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
- Essential: Demonstrable experience and strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract is crucial for this role.
- Essential: Experience in heavy civil engineering projects (e.g., highways, structures, earthworks, drainage, utilities, rail, tunnels).
- Essential: Proven track record in subcontract procurement and commercial administration.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline (HNC/HND level qualifications will be considered with significant relevant experience).
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a site-based team.
- Based in, or able to commute reliably to, the Birmingham area.
What's on Offer:
Our client understands the value of top commercial talent. In return for your skills and commitment, they offer:
- A highly competitive basic salary of 40,000 to 50,000
- Choice of Company Car or Car Allowance.
- Generous Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare.
- Life Assurance.
- Paid travel to site
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a leading contractor on future major projects.
- The chance to work on a truly high-profile, complex civil engineering project.
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to make a significant impact on a landmark project and advance your career with a respected industry leader. If you have the NEC contract experience and civil engineering experience, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).
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