Managing Quantity Surveyor – civil rail

A Main Civil Contractor are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work on Multiple Civil Rail Projects across the London area. Projects across the London area ranging from Station Upgrades to Refurbishments to Structural and Bridges projects.

Desired Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or other relevant subject
• Extensive experience delivering large multi-discipline Rail projects within a main contracting environment.
• Professionally qualified and accredited Senior QS
• Experience managing a team of quantity surveyors.
• Strong contractual knowledge and understanding of various forms of contract including NEC and NR contracts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the commercial team, and develop the skills and competencies of the staff to ensure successful succession planning.
• Liaise with the Employers commercial team.
• Ensure the necessary internal and external periodic valuations and reports are prepared and issued in line with deadlines.
• Implement commercial procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements.
• Work alongside the Project Commercial Director in the other areas to ensure a consistent approach across the business
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues.
• Management of a commercial team compromising the following functions: Quantity surveying, Supply chain management, Contract administration, Cost capture and control, KPI Reporting.
• Provide commercial advice to the Senior Management Team.