About The Role
At our client we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Our client bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
We’re recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, based from the London section of works.
We'll need you to carry out tasks independently (and at times involve this will involve leading a small group of commercial staff) and this will involve carrying out both periodical duties and one-off tasks in accordance with deadlines as directed by the senior Commercial team.
You will need to prepare and agree variation accounts – main contract and sub-contracts. We would also need you to monitor cost against targets and contract progress against accepted programmes and work plans in conjunction with other team disciplines.
We expect you to provide input into change control procedures for EOT, delays and performance adjustment. Another key part of the role is to prepare and agree interim valuations, final valuations, final accounts and sub-contract final accounts. You’ll also need to prepare and issue certification and payment of sub-contractors. It’s essential that you provide contractual advice to management (ensure compliance with contract and legal administration obligations e.g. Timely issue of relevant notices).
You must negotiate and progress the resolution of any disputes. We will need you to identify potential commercial risks and evaluate options for their control and management.
About The Candidate
• Qualified with a Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
• Enrolled in, or seeking membership of, a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS or similar).
• Successful experience at Quantity Surveyor level, displaying skill in delivering a positive commercial outcome for the project(s) with which you have been associated.
• The ability to listen, learn and take on board new concepts and carry out actions, whilst mentoring junior team members.
• You must hold a full driving license
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Morson Talent
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
£550 - £650 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in London, specializing in railway network infrastructure projects.
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying and offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per year.
- Key responsibilities include preparing variation accounts, monitoring costs, and providing contractual advice to management.
- Candidates should have a Quantity Surveying degree, be pursuing membership in a relevant professional institution, and possess strong negotiation skills.
- The ideal candidate will also be capable of mentoring junior staff while managing commercial risks and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
