Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a Network Rail framework covering bridge replacements, refurbishments and enhancements. You will be based on site, with a preference for candidates in the Oxford/Swindon region to maintain a continuous presence of at least three days per week.

Responsibilities include subcontractor cost control, payment applications, CVR reporting, and managing commercial aspects of NEC/Network Rail contracts, liaising with delivery teams and designers.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying with RICS.
• Experience on rail infrastructure projects for a tier one contractor.
• Experience on Network Rail frameworks, renewals or enhancement schemes.
• Commercial management of subcontractors from procurement through to final account.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Living within commuting distance of Oxford/Swindon.

Responsibilities

• Management of subcontractor accounts from procurement to final account.
• Preparation and agreement of Applications for Payment and Valuations.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVR production.
• Management of compensation events, variations and change control.
• Preparation and management of NEC/Network Rail contract documentation.
• Production and maintenance of cost plans and budgets.
• Liaison with Network Rail representatives, designers, planners and delivery teams.
• Site visits to Oxford/Swindon to monitor progress and validate commercial positions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying with RICS

Job description

An opportunity exists for a Quantity Surveyor on a Network railframework consisting of bridge replacements, refurbishments and enhancements. Previous experience on Network Rail projects for tier one/principal contractors would be advantageous.

Candidates residing in the Oxford/Swindon region would be preferred as a continuous site presence for at least 3 days a week is required.

Duties for this opportunity include -

• Management of subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account.
• Preparation and agreement of Applications for Payment and Valuations.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVR production.
• Management of compensation events, variations and change control.
• Assessment, negotiation and agreement of subcontractor payments.
• Procurement of subcontract packages and preparation of enquiry documentation.
• Preparation and management of NEC/Network Rail contract documentation.
• Production and maintenance of cost plans and budgets.
• Identification and management of commercial risk and opportunities.
• Agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Supporting Project Managers and Site Teams with commercial advice.
• Attendance at site progress meetings and commercial reviews.
• Measurement and valuation of bridge repair, bridge replacement and civil engineering works.
• Reviewing and challenging labour, plant and material costs.
• Managing records to support entitlement and change claims.
• Liaison with Network Rail representatives, designers, planners and delivery teams.
• Site visits to locations inOxford and Swindon to monitor progress and validate commercial positions.
• Commercial management of railway possessions, access constraints and framework deliverables.
• Supporting delivery of both renewals and enhancement projects under the framework.

Requirements for this role would include –

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying with RICS
• Quantity Surveying experience within rail infrastructure projects for a tier one contractor
• Experience working on Network Rail frameworks, renewals or enhancement schemes.
• Commercial management of subcontractors from procurement through to final account.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Living within commuting distance of Oxford/Swindon