Quantity Surveyor (Rail)

GirlingJones; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team, responsible for delivering rail projects within a significant 5-year Framework valued at over £150M. The role involves ensuring commercial interests are represented, managing subcontractors, and preparing tender documentation. This position offers competitive salary and strong job security.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent packages

Job security

Project variety

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering rail projects of similar value as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Capable of managing subcontractors and preparing claims.
• Skilled in reviewing tender documentation and managing final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver various rail projects within a 5-year Framework worth over £150M.
• Maintain timely submission of applications and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractors, negotiate, and prepare final account reports.

Skills

Commercially astute

Familiar with NEC contracts

Autonomous work capability

Job description

Whether they are delivering small scale improvements or major projects, this company prides itself on the success of the teams they build – do you want to be part of that team?

What’s it all about?

Operating a £20M turnover business, they have several offices across the SW region, with a significant portion of work based in Devon. They typically deliver projects ranging from £100,000 to £10m, including small earthwork projects, highways, or rail jobs.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for delivering various rail projects as part of a wider Framework – a 5-year Framework worth over £150M.

You will take full ownership and be commercially responsible from take-off through to Final Account.

Other duties include:

• Maintaining the timely submission of applications and final accounts, ensuring adequate representation of commercial interests at site meetings.
• Reviewing and commenting on tender documentation during the tender period, and assisting with internal reporting and forecasting upon successful handover.
• Managing subcontractors, including negotiation, preparation of sub-contract orders, on-site management, and final accounting.
• Preparing and negotiating claims in conjunction with senior management.
• Vetting final accounts and preparing final account reports.

What you need?

Ideally, you will be a Quantity Surveyor experienced in delivering rail projects of similar value. You should be commercially astute, familiar with NEC contracts, and capable of working autonomously.

In return, this company offers competitive salaries, excellent packages, job security, and project variety.

Give me a call today to find out more.