Description
Quantity Surveyor - 6 months - Kent - Negotiable Daily Rate
A blue chip Energy and Utilities client of Pontoon is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their site in Kent.
Job Purpose:-
A successful candidate will be responsible for managing the pre-contract cost assurance process to demonstrate value for money by ensuring that appropriate and robust challenge and review has been applied to project costs through benchmarking and cost assurance activities. They will also support the Project Engineer in the review of the programme.
Experience Required:
Experience of NEC3 form of contract, preferably options A or C
Experience in contract management in a Construction environment
Commercial acumen and supply chain management skills
Experience of engineering or utility projects
Ability to use and develop spreadsheets, cost analysis and programme evaluation
Ability to analyse and evaluate compensation events and variations
Ability to prepare reports and collate information
Ability to produce work to a high standard in tight timescales
High personal standards of commitment and integrity
Knowledge of construction projects
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Establish positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications Required:
Ideally educated to Degree level and/or possess a relevant professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or equivalent).
Have some post qualification experience in Cost Assurance/QS role.