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Karl Zaremba

Karl Zaremba

Shrewsbury

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in teamwork, communication, and computing skills. Demonstrates exceptional relationship-building aptitude and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in cost control, tender preparation, and conflict resolution. Holds a driving licence and possesses a deep understanding of contractual obligations and cost reporting. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to drive efficiency and success in future projects.


Also, a skilled Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has experience within a variety of different sectors such as water, highways, housing and commercial projects with the knack for streamlining project costs and ensuring budget adherence. Delivered cost-saving strategies and successfully negotiated contracts that led to significant project savings. Known for clear communication and building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, contributing to smooth project execution.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Costain
Barston, Solihull
10.2024 - 03.2025

Working on clean and waste water projects, mainly working on STW AMP 6 Barston rectification works (£86 million), this is now close to being closed out and handed over to the client. I am also managing the close out of the STW AMP 7 Eel projects. My roles consist of the following:

  • Same roles and responsibilities as outlined under graduate Quantity Surveyor




Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Costain
07.2022 - 10.2024

Working on clean water projects, mainly the STW AMP 7 Eel Screens Batch which consists of three separate projects which total around £10million, this has been from start to handover to the client with supervision from senior commercial staff. Roles consisted of the following:

  • Procurement and tendering
  • Prepared tender documents to aid in securing new contracts.
  • Creating subcontract orders in line with NEC4
  • Subcontract Management
  • Collaborating with internal teams to verify project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
  • Managed contractor relationships, resulting in smoother project execution.
  • Making Subcontract Payments and Assessments
  • Dealing with Change Control (Reviewing Compensation events and submitting instructions)
  • Dealing with Subcontract final accounts
  • Being Responsible for updating PIM (Progress in month) budgets
  • Liaising with the client
  • Reporting to senior management
  • Reconciling project costs

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

P&Y Commercial Consultants
Northampton, Northamptonshire
01.2022 - 06.2022

Working on the joint Venture Costain, Galliford try project on the M1 between J13 – J16. Responsibilities included:

  • Assisting in Subcontract Final accounts
  • Assisting in preparing responses to compensation events
  • Checking Daily Allocation sheets and Records
  • Revising, preparing, and submitting site instructions
  • Assisting in Looking after subcontract Packages
  • Reporting to Senior QS and Commercial Manager


Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TC Interiors Ltd
Stafford, Staffordshire
02.2020 - 12.2021

Working for TC Interiors on numerous schemes. Responsibilities include the following:

  • Tender Handover and start-up meetings internally
  • Re-measuring works
  • Making application to the client for works completed
  • Pre-start meetings with the contractors
  • Commercial Administration of schemes up to £1m
  • Reporting to the Senior QS
  • Portfolio of around £7m.

Education

BSc - Quantity surveying first class with Honours

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
09.2017 - 06.2020

Gym Instructor Level 2 - Personal Training Level 3

Dudley College
Dudley
09.2014 - 07.2015

Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Diploma - engineering

Wolverhampton College
Wolverhampton
09.2013 - 07.2014

7 GCSEs - grade A-C including English, science, and maths, BTEC in construction

Highfields School
01.2008 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Teamworking
  • Communication
  • Computing Skills
  • Relationship building aptitude
  • Problem Solving
  • Clean Driving license
  • Cost control proficiency
  • Tender preparation expertise
  • Conflict resolution
  • Contractual understanding
  • Cost reporting

References

Available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Outdoor activities
  • Reading

Timeline

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Costain
10.2024 - 03.2025

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Costain
07.2022 - 10.2024

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

P&Y Commercial Consultants
01.2022 - 06.2022

Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TC Interiors Ltd
02.2020 - 12.2021

BSc - Quantity surveying first class with Honours

University of Wolverhampton
09.2017 - 06.2020

Gym Instructor Level 2 - Personal Training Level 3

Dudley College
09.2014 - 07.2015

Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Diploma - engineering

Wolverhampton College
09.2013 - 07.2014

7 GCSEs - grade A-C including English, science, and maths, BTEC in construction

Highfields School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Karl Zaremba