Quantity Surveyor - Rail in Birmingham - CV-Library

Job description:

Our client is a market leader within the Construction, Civils and Rail sector with multiple offices across the UK and Ireland. They currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor - Rail to join them on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid and the location is flexible across their UK locations.

In this role you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the commercial team

• Carry out the following under supervision:

- Prepare tenders – measure, put into packages, analyse

- Prepare variations/valuations

- Prepare Final Accounts

- Prepare s/c valuations

- Attend site client meetings

- Prepare client quotations/Estimates

• Liaise with site management

• Take responsibility for:

- Maintaining site records, control documents

- Measuring progress on site

• Consider Risk & opportunity

• CVR

- Assist as required for larger value works

- Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS

• Cash management

- Timely application/invoices inline with client schedule

• Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy

• At all times act in a suitable & professional manner

• Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts

• Involvement but no responsibility for:

- Negotiation with subcontractors

- Interpretation of contract law

Requirements:

- Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools

- Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data

- Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement

- Demonstrate potential for clear written & oral communications

- Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness

- Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Required Qualifications/Training:

- Completed a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/HNC Upwards)

- Preferable to be studying towards Chartership