Quantity Surveyor - Rail

Job description:

Our client is a market leader within the Construction, Civils and Rail sector with multiple offices across the UK and Ireland. They currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor - Rail to join them on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid and the location is flexible across their UK locations.  

In this role you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Support the commercial team  

• Carry out the following under supervision:  

- Prepare tenders – measure, put into packages, analyse  

- Prepare variations/valuations  

- Prepare Final Accounts  

- Prepare s/c valuations  

- Attend site client meetings  

- Prepare client quotations/Estimates  

• Liaise with site management  

• Take responsibility for:  

- Maintaining site records, control documents  

- Measuring progress on site  

• Consider Risk & opportunity  

• CVR  

- Assist as required for larger value works  

- Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS  

• Cash management  

- Timely application/invoices inline with client schedule  

• Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy  

• At all times act in a suitable & professional manner  

• Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts  

• Involvement but no responsibility for:  

- Negotiation with subcontractors  

- Interpretation of contract law

Requirements:

- Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools  

- Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data  

- Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement  

- Demonstrate potential for clear written & oral communications  

- Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness  

- Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills  

Required Qualifications/Training:  

- Completed a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/HNC Upwards)  

- Preferable to be studying towards Chartership