Managing Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure

We are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work for a main contractor who have an excellent reputation for delivering complex rail projects for major clients such as Network Rail and TFL. Due to recent project awards, they are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work based out of Central London.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
• At least seven years experience working for main contractors on rail infrastructure projects
• Rail project experience is essential
• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience dealing with either Network Rail or TFL as the client, preferably both

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that commercial position is protected using in depth understanding and experience of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes.
• Responsible for effective client relationship management to encourage smooth commercial progression of the contract(s).
• Provide liaison with the client, PQS, and senior staff
• Manage and provide development and support to other commercial team members.
• Understand the impact of commercial and technical changes at strategic level within the customer’s business industry/sector
• Anticipate and plan change in commercial resource on the project
• Provide commercial support to tendering process when required.
• Prepare the basis of the project procurement schedule and ensure the team contribute and complete their relevant sections.
• Oversee subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement -timetable, in accordance with the procurement policy.
• Ensure that materials and off site services are procured in an efficient manner with capable organisations in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures and ensure appropriate records are kept.