Quantity Surveyor - Rail in St Albans - 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