Managing Quantity Surveyor

AMCO; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor for their rail projects in Warrington. This role involves leading a team of quantity surveyors, managing the commercial function, and ensuring project profitability. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in civil engineering and contract administration. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered, reflecting the candidate's experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor in a contractor environment.
• Strong background in civil engineering projects, preferably rail, bridges, roads, or structures.
• Experience with NEC NR or bespoke contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial function for rail civils projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Prepare and submit accurate estimates and pricing submissions.
• Resolve pricing queries and negotiate contractual changes.
• Oversee contract administration under NEC NR or bespoke contracts.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Cost management

Education

Degree, HNC, or HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Professional accreditation (MRICS or equivalent)

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor Rail Projects

Location Warrington North West

About the Business Unit

A dynamic rail civils and infrastructure team delivering a broad portfolio across the region including line-side rail civils bridge and structure renewals major structural installations Access for All schemes and other station and civils works. Projects range from bridge upgrades and footbridges to platform improvements and line-side civil engineering.

Role overview

Lead and develop the commercial function for rail civils projects across the North West region managing a team of quantity surveyors and providing senior commercial support to project delivery teams. You will drive profitable project performance manage contractual risk and act as the client-facing commercial lead during negotiations and dispute resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Report to the Regional Commercial Manager and provide senior commercial leadership across multiple projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of Assistant Quantity and Senior Quantity Surveyors providing day-to-day guidance and contractual advice.
• Lead commercial management of site portfolios to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare check and submit accurate estimates and price submissions.
• Resolve pricing queries and negotiate contractual changes and claims with clients.
• Oversee contract administration under NEC NR or bespoke contracts including early warnings change management and CVRs.
• Liaise with site managers and subcontractors to gather information control costs and manage final accounts.
• Produce commercial reporting and support business development opportunities.

Experience and qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor in a contractor environment with team leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in civil engineering projects preferably rail bridges roads or structures.
• Experience with NEC NR or bespoke contract administration and rail maintenance frameworks.
• Degree HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management or equivalent.
• Professional accreditation (MRICS or equivalent) desirable.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary negotiable by experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service.
• Up to 3 volunteer days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards.
• Private medical insurance where applicable.
• Structured professional development internal progression pathways and dedicated leadership programmes including Women in Leadership & Purposeful Leadership.
• Ongoing learning opportunities employee forums and a safe working environment.

The Company

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

Why AmcoGiffen

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent. We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation. Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork. AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team : Recruitment Manager The Benefits We offer excellent career prospects a competitive salary and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including : Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Westfield health scheme Minumum 25 days holiday Private medical insurance Documents Key Skills Data Center Experience,Google Docs,Cost Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Land Surveying,Microsoft Excel,Team Management,Auto Estimating,Contracts,Google Suite Employment Type Full-Time Experience years Vacancy 1 Yearly Salary Salary : 50001 - 999999999