Freelance Quantity Surveyor andndash; Gateshead andndash; Highways andndash; 3 Month Contract - andpound;325 per day Inside IR35

Summary:
My client are seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a three-month temporary contract based at their regional office in Gateshead. As part of a multiple-disciplined construction business, this role is situated within the Highways department. Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and executing competent plans for projects of varying scales, ensuring they align with company and functional procedures and standards.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the measurement and preparation of valuations, managing financial accounts, liaising with clients, securing payments, and mentoring subordinate staff. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in highway projects and a deep understanding of the NEC forms of contract.


Key Accountabilities:

andbull; Overseeing the measurement and preparation of valuations
andbull; Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
andbull; Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
andbull; Managing financial accounts and report to senior management on the project performance
andbull; Liaising and presenting to the client on the project performance
andbull; Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms
andbull; Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
andbull; Pre-contract pricing and agreement project costs.

Skills:
1. Relevant HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying
2. Experience using NEC forms of contract
3. Experience in highway projects
4. Numeracy and analytical ability
5. Commercial awareness