Quantity Surveyor - Highways & Civil Works - Bury St Edmunds
Are you a skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in both highways and civil works?
We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual to join our team in Bury St Edmunds, working on a range of exciting and challenging projects involving highway improvements, maintenance, and associated civil works.
About the Role:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the successful financial management and delivery of our projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and maintaining accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for both highways and civil works projects.
- Managing and negotiating contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers for both disciplines.
- Monitoring project costs and identifying potential cost overruns for both highways and civil works components.
- Implementing effective cost control measures for both highways and civil works projects.
- Preparing and analyzing cost reports and providing regular updates to the project team and stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant contractual and legal requirements.
- Assisting with the measurement and valuation of works for both highways and civil works.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on highways or infrastructure projects, with experience in civil works such as drainage, earthworks, and site preparation.
- Strong understanding of highway construction principles and practices, as well as civil engineering principles and methods.
- Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in cost management software and tools (e.g., CostX, Asite).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) is desirable.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on a range of exciting and complex projects.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
If you are a skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways and civil works projects and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
