Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Rail, Highways, Structures

Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Rail, Highways, Structures

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading main contractor who operate within Rail, Highways and Structural environments. The successful candidate will support projects within the infrastructure sector and supervise commercial staff on a number of projects in the Wessex area of the UK. Extensive knowledge and experience within highways, structures, and rail is essential.

Salary: £40k to £60k
Location: London to Wessex
Region: London and Wessex

Relevant Qualifications needed:

• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering
• Progressed steadily from an Engineering background
• Previously worked on Rail, Highways, and structures
• Chartered or Working towards Chartership
• Experience of managing a team of on-site staff (engineers, foreman, etc.)

Key responsibilities include:

• Set profitability targets with the team, develop procurement strategy, and regularly produce financial progress reports
• Timely procurement, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts in accordance with procurement strategy
• Secure the best possible (value and timing) payments from the client in order to maximize cash flow. Ensure that payments are applied for and received in accordance with the contract
• Make sure that the client is always aware of our financial and commercial expectations
• Ensure that all necessary insurances, bonds, guarantees, etc. are in place. Ensure the timely release of bonds and retention monies
• Production of CVCs, Cashflow, and End Day Forecasts, and ensure that all are kept in line with targets and project strategy
• Monitor progress against programme (including subcontractors) in support of the site management
• Undertake preparation and agreement of internal and external valuation/final account to ensure recovery of full entitlement in accordance with the contract
• Participate in regular risk reviews and problem-solving
• Ensure timely compliance with contractual obligations and provide advice and guidance to the team as necessary
• Participate in all necessary dialogue to make sure that our commercial interests are always properly considered
• Influence and contribute to the resolution of all disputes that have a commercial impact
• Training, teaching, and mentoring other members of staff as appropriate
• With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work within one of the UK's leading contractors, with excellent career and development opportunities.

Suitable candidates are invited to apply with their CV.