Managing Quantity Surveyor

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Location Kent, United Kingdom
Category Civil Engineering
Job Type Permanent
Salary £80K + Package

Description

As a result of recent successful tenders valued at over £25M per annum, an established tier-one civil engineering contractor is seeking to appoint a Managing Quantity Surveyor.
This presents a great opportunity for an ambitious MQS to progress quickly in a growing workstream for the company.
The business is enjoying a period of continued growth, the successful candidate will manage a range of projects valued at circa £20M
As an employer the company promote diversity and has fully embraced the changes in flexible working in the last three years, this role is on a hybrid working basis with working from home encouraged three days per week.

The Role
Initially reporting to the Commercial Manager the Managing QS will manage a team of four Quantity Surveyors.
Project work is a mixture of major utility schemes
The framework is administered under NEC Conditions, you will work closely with the Project Managers and responsibilities will include:
Carrying out Value Engineering
Cost Forecasting
Sub-contract procurement
Change Management
Manage and develop commercial processes
Providing consistent JV commercial reporting to the Commercial Manager including Client based required reporting
You will be responsible for reviewing commercial notices, together with the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract.

Experience Required
Suitable Quantity Surveyors will be educated in BSc Quantity Surveying and be able to demonstrate a stable career history working on civil engineering, infrastructure or utility projects in the UK.
You will be well versed with NEC contracts and be looking to push your career forward to the Managing QS level working for a progressive tier 1 contractor who truly values their employees.