Managing Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor for rail infrastructure projects based in Central London. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience, preferably working with clients such as Network Rail or TFL. This role offers a salary of £65,000 plus benefits, and involves ensuring effective commercial position management and client relationship handling.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience working for main contractors on rail infrastructure projects.
• Rail project experience is essential.
• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the commercial position is protected using contractual and commercial knowledge.
• Manage client relationships for smooth contract progression.
• Provide support and development to other commercial team members.

Skills

Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying

Seven years experience in rail infrastructure

Experience with Network Rail or TFL

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure

We are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work for a main contractor who have an excellent reputation for delivering complex rail projects for major clients such as Network Rail and TFL. Due to recent project awards, they are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work based out of Central London.

Salary: £65,000 + benefits (DOE)
Location: Central London
Region: London

Candidate Profile:

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
• At least seven years experience working for main contractors on rail infrastructure projects
• Rail project experience is essential
• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience dealing with either Network Rail or TFL as the client, preferably both

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that commercial position is protected using in depth understanding and experience of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes.
• Responsible for effective client relationship management to encourage smooth commercial progression of the contract(s).
• Provide liaison with the client, PQS, and senior staff
• Manage and provide development and support to other commercial team members.
• Understand the impact of commercial and technical changes at strategic level within the customer’s business industry/sector
• Anticipate and plan change in commercial resource on the project
• Provide commercial support to tendering process when required.
• Prepare the basis of the project procurement schedule and ensure the team contribute and complete their relevant sections.
• Oversee subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement timetable, in accordance with the procurement policy.
• Ensure that materials and off site services are procured in an efficient manner with capable organisations in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures and ensure appropriate records are kept.