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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways
Location: South London
Contract: Rolling
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a highways contractor delivering high-profile Surface Transport Infrastructure projects across South London.
Key Responsibilities:
路Prepare bills of quantities from design drawings using schedule of rates and develop new rates from first principles where required.
路Compile and agree call-off contracts with clients and subcontract agreements with supply chain partners.
路Lead supply chain negotiations, liaising with in-house legal support for contract amendments.
路Administer contracts using software, issue notices, manage variations, and ensure compliance within agreed timescales.
路Manage subcontractor relationships, mitigating risks and resolving issues promptly.
路Assess and process interim applications and certifications on a monthly basis.
路Prepare Cost Value Reconciliations and present findings to Senior Management.
路Develop monthly cash flow forecasts and support financial reporting.
路Submit and negotiate final accounts with clients and supply chain.
路Collaborate with the delivery team to identify efficiencies, improve margins, and mitigate potential risks.
路Carry out internal administration, including raising supply chain frameworks and orders for approval.
Requirements:
路Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering projects.
路Strong knowledge of NEC4 ECC contracts and contract administration.
路Excellent financial management skills and commercial awareness.
路Experience managing subcontractors and client relationships.
路Proficient with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
You must have experience to be considered for this position.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Footnote:
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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