At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project accounts, cost control, valuations, and variations on essential infrastructure projects.
- Company: A growing organisation in the infrastructure and utilities sector with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible working arrangements, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive team.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your projects and make a real impact in a stable environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a QS or SQS in construction or utilities, with NEC experience essential.
A growing organisation within the infrastructure and utilities sector, delivering essential projects across key regional frameworks. The business has a strong pipeline of work and offers a collaborative environment alongside the opportunity to take ownership of your projects.
You will join on an initial 6-month contract as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing projects. This role is primarily site-based in the Sandwell region, with some flexibility around hybrid working where required. You will be responsible for managing project accounts, including cost control, valuations, and variations. The role will require a high level of independence, as you'll be trusted to manage your own workload, with occasional support from junior team members where available.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Experience working as a QS or SQS within construction, civil engineering, or utilities NEC Experience (Essential)
- Prior experience working within Clean or Wastewater sectors
- Ability to manage accounts independently and operate with minimal supervision
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Experience within regulated or process-driven environments (desirable)
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (preferred but not essential)
- CSCS card (advantageous, not essential)
- Availability to start at short notice
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive day rate, with flexibility depending on experience
- Contract operating outside IR35
- Initial 6-month duration with potential for extension
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Opportunity to work within a stable and busy project environment
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