Civil Quantity Surveyor

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract.

Key skills

Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works
Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements
Administer and manage preliminaries packages, including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs
Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account, ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled
Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance
Manage subcontractor procurement, including tendering, analysis, and appointment
Review and assess variations, change orders, and compensation events
Ensure timely and accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Liaise closely with site teams, project managers, and commercial leads to ensure alignment on project delivery
Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation in line with company procedures
Support the commercial team with contract administration and compliance
Attend site regularly (primarily full-time on-site role initially) to monitor progress and provide hands-on commercial support
Must be experienced within above packages on large, heavy industrial projects.
Degree qualified (advantageous)
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Civil Quantity Surveyor role

Essex
Immediate Start
12 Months min
Outside IR35

INDPOW

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