Quantity Surveyor - Rail

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: West London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Salary: up to £55,000 - depending on experience
• Competitive package, including health-care
• Car/travel allowance.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity for career progression within a dynamic and growing organisation.

About Us: My client, a leading Tier 1 contractor, is at the forefront of delivering innovative and complex projects within the construction and infrastructure sector. With a strong commitment to excellence and a rich history of successful project delivery, are currently seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor.

Role Overview: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our major NEC railway infrastructure project valued at £1 billion. This project is a key component of the nation's railway network, and your expertise will be crucial in ensuring its efficient and cost-effective delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Management and Issuing of Notices and Correspondence:

   • Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely, and compliant notices and correspondence related to project requirements.

2. Preparation and Assessment:

   • Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.

3. Cost Control and Forecasting:

   • Implement cost control measures and forecasting techniques to monitor project expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
   • Prepare and provide input to monthly reports including value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow, and budget.

4. Contract Management:

   • Manage all aspects of contracts, including relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control, and utilisation of relevant software applications.
   • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.

5. Risk and Value Management:

   • Assist with Risk and Value Management to optimise project solutions.
   • Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks, collaborating with the project team.

6. Supply Chain Management:

   • Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise/close out supply chain contracts in accordance with project requirements.

7. Payment Processing:

   • Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or assessment and preparation of payment certificates.
   • Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract and company policy.

• Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree Qualified
• Proven experience as Quantity Surveyor on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably within the railway sector.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and their application.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• If interested please apply below!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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