Quantity Surveyor – Rail

Salary:
Location: London
Regions: Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Essex, Hertfordshire, London, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex

We are currently seeking a strong Quantity Surveyor to work for a main civil engineering contractor based in South London. The type of project will involve building a new depot and station within a rail environment for a transport client.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
• At least 2 years post graduate experience
• Previous main contractor experience, ideally on rail projects
• Experience with NEC contracts, JCT also preferred but not essential
• Experience on major projects, managing multiple sub contract packages

 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prompt presentation of all applications for payment, including all contractual entitlements.
• Ensuring that payments are received in accordance with the contract terms.
• Prompt submission of estimate / tendering information to the client.
• Prompt presentation of Final Accounts, including negotiation of all contractual entitlements.
• Prompt presentation of weekly cost / value information, delivery schedules and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
• Preparation and presentation of Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts.
• Preparation and presentation of forward work schedules and cash flows.
• Procurement, negotiation and placing of Sub-contract Orders.
• Financial and commercial management of Sub-contractors through to settlement of their Final Accounts.
• Ensuring that all contractual letters/ notices and information are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Preparation of appropriate documentation in support of additional payment, variations, claims etc.
• Commercial support to the site and contracts management team.
• Commercial support to the Estimating and Procurement teams.
• Close liaison with the client on all commercial matters, including preparation and submission of supporting information.