OverviewSenior Quantity Surveyor - Major Highways Project (Freelance)

6 months + contract

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially-minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a significant highways project in the Hampshire region. This is a freelance opportunity with a leading principal contractor, offering a chance to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a major heavy civils scheme.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects and be adept at managing all commercial aspects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

Financial Guardianship: Take ownership of all project costs, from initial budget forecasting and monitoring to final account settlements, ensuring commercial targets are met.

Subcontractor Expertise: Manage the full subcontractor life cycle, including drafting contracts, negotiation, and diligent administration of payments, variations, and claims.

Strategic Commercial Insight: Act as a trusted commercial advisor to the project team, guiding strategic decisions to ensure profitable and efficient project delivery.

Proactive Risk Mitigation: Lead the identification and mitigation of commercial and contractual risks, protecting the project from unforeseen financial and operational challenges.

Stakeholder Partnership: Cultivate strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and the effective resolution of all commercial matters.

Requirements / Qualifications

Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects and adept at managing all commercial aspects from inception to completion.

Experience in highways/highway projects preferred.

Strong contractual and commercial awareness, with experience in contracts, payments, variations, and claims.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

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

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