Quantity Surveyor

Colas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK rail infrastructure company is looking for a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial aspects of light rail projects. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in commercial management and offers the opportunity to lead and train teams while ensuring successful project delivery. Applicants with a relevant degree are preferred. The company values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging all to apply and embrace unique perspectives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS with a proven track record in major projects.
• Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Administer all commercial aspects within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects.
• Assist in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings.
• Manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant work breakdown structure.

Skills

Commercial Management

Financial Reporting

Cost and Budget Administration

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because...

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.

At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by our values

Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.

We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.

We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.

We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role

To administer all commercial aspects within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects (primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA), from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.

Person Specification

Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a Commercial Manager on large civils or infrastructure projects

Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts

Cost and budget administration

Financial and commercial reporting to board level

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS with a proven track record in major projects.

Preferred but not Essential

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Key Responsibilities

Working with the SQS you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects

Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practise across each project team

Assist on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.

Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings

Assist in the management of the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities.

Manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS

Assist in the establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets

Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change

Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM.

Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.

Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project

Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFP’s are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales.

Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.

Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels

Undertaking site measure queries

Production of monthly CVR Reports

As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.

Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Industry leading Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.