Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance/Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK's leading main contractors, working on one of the most significant infrastructure projects currently under construction in the UK.

Based in Birmingham, you will play a key commercial role in the delivery of a series of high-value headhouse structures that will form part of the projects critical operational infrastructure. These complex buildings will house essential systems including ventilation, fire suppression, telecommunications, power and other key equipment to ensure the safe operation of the site once it becomes fully operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a landmark project with long-term career prospects, gain exposure to a major infrastructure project and the support of an industry-leading contractor.

The Role
Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the project from procurement through to final account, ensuring the best possible commercial performance whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Subcontract procurement and package management
• Cost reporting, forecasting and budgeting
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Valuations, variations and change control
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Risk and opportunity management
• Commercial support to operational project teams
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures

About You
My client is keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for main contractors on building or infrastructure projects.

Experience working on the construction of industrial buildings, distribution centres, logistics facilities, plant buildings, utility structures or similar complex construction projects would be particularly beneficial.

You will ideally possess:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Strong understanding of the NEC contract and sound commercial management skills
• Experience managing subcontractor packages
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment
• Relevant construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Whilst not essential, experience of MEP packages would be highly advantageous given the nature of the works, which incorporate specialist mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, ventilation and telecommunications systems.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Attractive pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects

If you are looking to develop your career with a market-leading contractor and play a key role in the delivery of a high profile, major project then get in touch today.

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