Quantity Surveyors- Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a major contractor in the rail division. This permanent position involves supervising teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely project completion. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in the rail sector, and be capable of managing on-site teams. A competitive salary of up to £45K plus package is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience in Rail sectors is essential.
• Must have experience managing a team on site.

Responsibilities

• Set profitability targets and develop procurement strategy.
• Ensure timely payments from clients to maximise cash flow.
• Monitor progress against programme to support site management.

Skills

Team management

Negotiation

Financial reporting

Procurement strategy

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or working towards it

Job description

Quantity Surveyors- Rail

Salary: Up To £45K + Pkg
Location: Waterloo
Region: London

We are recruiting for TWO Quantity Surveyor leading main contractor who operate within the Rail division. The Quantity Surveyors will present proposals to managers and clients within Rail projects located in Waterloo/ Wessex Region.

You will supervise a team to ensure that projects are completed on-time, within the allocated budget, and will have intermittent travel when necessary.

Relevant Qualifications needed:

• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering
• Progressed steadily from an Engineering background
• Previously worked on Rail sectors
• Chartered or Working towards Chartership
• Experience of managing a team of on site staff (engineers, foreman, etc)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Set profitability targets with the team, develop procurement strategy, and regularly produce financial progress reports
• Timely procurement, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts in accordance with procurement strategy
• Secure the best possible (value and timing) payments from the client to maximise cash flow
• Ensure that payments are applied for and received in accordance with the contract
• Make sure that the client is always aware of our financial and commercial expectations
• Ensure that all necessary insurances, bonds, guarantees etc are in place. Ensure the timely release of bonds and retention monies
• Production of CVCs, Cashflow, and End Day Forecasts, and ensure that all are kept in line with targets and project strategy
• Monitor progress against programme (including subcontractors) in support of the site management
• Undertake preparation and agreement of internal and external valuation/final account to ensure recovery of full entitlement in accordance with the contract
• Participate in regular risk reviews and problem solving
• Ensure timely compliance with contractual obligations and provide advice and guidance to the team as necessary
• Participate in all necessary dialogue to make sure that our commercial interests are always properly considered
• Influence and contribute in resolution of all disputes that have a commercial impact
• With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Please only submit your CV if you are seeking a permanent position.