Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways - Bury St Edmunds

Are you a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways projects?

We are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team in Bury St Edmunds, working on a range of exciting and challenging projects involving highway improvements and maintenance.

About the Role:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the successful financial management and delivery of our projects. You will provide commercial leadership and guidance, ensuring cost-effective delivery within budget. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets.

Managing and negotiating contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.

Monitoring project costs and identifying potential cost overruns.

Implementing effective cost control measures.

Preparing and analyzing cost reports and providing regular updates to the project team and stakeholders.

Ensuring compliance with relevant contractual and legal requirements.

Mentoring and guiding junior members of the Quantity Surveying team.

About You:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale highways or infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of highway construction principles and practices.

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 lead and motivate a team.

A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) is essential.

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 highly experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering successful highways 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.

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