Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on the HS2 project.

This role is based in Milton Keynes and will require frequent travel to our sites and compounds throughout Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

Hybrid with 3 days working in the office

This role will require you carry out tasks independently (and at times involve this will involve leading a small group of commercial staff) and will involve carrying out both periodical duties and one-off tasks in accordance with deadlines as directed by the senior Commercial team. You will need to prepare and agree variation accounts main contract and sub-contracts. We would also need you to monitor cost against targets and contract progress against accepted programmes and work plans in conjunction with other team disciplines.

We expect you to provide input into change control procedures for EOT, delays and performance adjustment. Another key part of the role is to prepare and agree interim valuations, final valuations, final accounts and sub-contract final accounts. You ll also need to prepare and issue certification and payment of sub-contractors. It s essential that you provide contractual advice to management (ensure compliance with contract and legal administration obligations e.g. Timely issue of relevant notices).

About The Candidate

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified with a Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
• Enrolled in, or seeking membership of, a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS or similar).
• Successful experience at Quantity Surveyor level, displaying skill in delivering a positive commercial outcome for the project(s) with which you have been associated.
• The ability to listen, learn and take on board new concepts and carry out actions, whilst mentoring junior team members.
• You must hold a CSCS White, White/Yellow, Red - Experienced or Black - Manager card
• You must hold a Full Driving License