Senior Quantity Surveyor

SLC Rail; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A rail infrastructure company based in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to lead a team of quantity surveyors on various rail projects. The role requires collaboration with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver project objectives effectively. Candidates should hold a BSc in Quantity Surveying and possess experience in leading teams. The position involves providing procurement advice, ensuring regulatory compliance, and seeking opportunities for value enhancement in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to hold a BSc in Quantity Surveying are mandatory.
• Experience leading teams and working on rail projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors on rail projects.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Provide procurement advice and develop estimates.
• Support on contract interpretation and negotiation.
• Improve commercial forecasting and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and contractual obligations.
• Identify value-adding opportunities for customer delivery.

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Position Overview

Qualification BSc in Quantity Surveying

About SLC

We pride ourselves on being a diverse team of rail professionals who are highly experienced, competent and passionate in leading all stages of projects and programmes : from an initial concept of a requirement, through development and delivery phases, right up to handover and opening day.

About This Position

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors working on rail projects and providing guidance and support as needed to internal and external customers.
• Collaborating with project managers, rail engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure rail project objectives are met.
• To provide procurement advice and work with customers to develop estimates, tender documentation, process and evaluation tools.
• To provide technical support on contract interpretation, negotiation and wider commercial strategies for internal and external customers.
• To lead and continuously improve change management, commercial forecasting and reporting, working closely with other functions.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and contractual obligations, including those specific to rail infrastructure and government procurement processes.
• To seek out opportunities to add value in customer delivery and future propositions.