Consultancy of Quantity Surveyors to Assist with Public Realm works in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre

Experienced RICS Quantity Surveyor (QS) support is required to give construction phase support during the administration of three projects comprising engineering and landscape works. The projects include Trinity Street Improvements, Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the City Centre Public Realm works, located in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre.

The combined value of construction works for the three projects is anticipated at around £5.5m.

The Form of Contract to be used is the NEC 3 Option A. Bidders must be able to demonstrate substantial experience in providing QS support in accordance with this form of contract. A CV must be submitted as a part of the quotation bid and will demonstrate experience with the provision of support, for similar project type and value, within the last three years.

For all projects, the QS is required to check and validate measurement, check and validate compensation events, check and validate contractor’s valuations in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer and Design Team with any other financial queries and management issues relating to these projects, including internal audits, which could be required up to 18 months after contract completion. The QS must be able to respond quickly to client requests and any issues arising from site works.

Bidders will be invited to provide a fixed price for QS support for all of the project support outlined for all three of the projects above. Three separate fixed prices will also be identified for each of the three projects listed above, to allow award of QS commission stage by stage if required by the client