Quantity Surveyor

Job Purpose
Carnell have an exciting position for a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. We are looking for someone with minimum 3 years' experience within a similar role with good knowledge of Civil Engineering and Highways.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Responsibilities - but not limited to

• Price and submission of quotations for works on maintenance contracts.
• Liaise with operational staff including clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure scheme costs are correct on cost system (Nav13) and raise and queries where necessary.
• Attend internal / external meetings (both electronically and face to face)
• Manage subcontract supply chain, issuing orders assessing Subcontract AFPs and the processing of payments.
• Carry out reconciliation of cost and value through a monthly CVR process.

• Preparing Payment Applications
• Preparing forecast cost to complete
• Carrying our CVRs
• Manage contractual communication through CEMAR

• Assessment and submission of quotations / compensation events

Qualifications/Experience

• Surveying Degree or equivalent qualification / experience
• Experience of NEC3/4 and working on frameworks
• Experience of digital systems, particularly Microsoft
• Demonstrable record of supporting the commercial team managing complex, high value contracts
• Experience of commercially managing civil engineering and drainage projects, ideally in a highway's environment.
• Experience of administering NEC Option C contracts

Person Specification

• Excellent ability to work independently and within a team
• Enthusiastic and willingness to take ownership of contracts/frameworks
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills
• High levels of numeracy, written language, and communication
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Good commercial awareness
• Full UK clean driving licence

• An awareness of NEC 4 contracts and options would be desirable
• High standard of interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Adaptability to changing situations and condition
• High level of attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to analyse data with a view to developing skills to provide detailed reports

Carnell Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Referral Scheme
• Death In Service
• Access to Online Rewards Platform

• Group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Recognition scheme.

Other

• To undertake other miscellaneous activities/project work deemed appropriate for the role of Quantity Surveyor support to assist with the efficient operation of the business.
• Deal with sensitive information with discretion, always maintaining confidentiality.

• Professional
• Responsible
• Reliable

• NEC3/4 and working on frameworks
• Digital systems, particularly Microsoft

• 3 years' experience in a similar role

• Surveying Degree or equivalent qualification / experience