Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morson Talent; Ruislip; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their High Speed Rail London Tunnels Programme. This role involves managing project costs, preparing valuations, and handling contract management with a focus on rail infrastructure. The position offers a hybrid working environment in Ruislip, with an initial contract of 6 months on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with knowledge of relevant sector.
• Knowledge and experience of NEC 3 contracts.
• Experience in rail or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare timely notices and correspondence.
• Conduct cost control and forecasting for projects.
• Prepare and finalize supply chain contracts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Cost control

Risk management

Excellent IT skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail London Tunnels Programme.

Contract - Inside IR35. Offices at West Ruislip Station - London - Hybrid Working Arrangements in place. 6 month initial contract ongoing basis.

Role Brief

The role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects alongside working with the delivery teams within the civils team and with associated rail interface works. Ensure subcontractor management, forecasting and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Preparation and assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Preparation of project forecasting.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers' representatives.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong commercial experience with knowledge and appreciation of relevant sector.
• Knowledge and experience of NEC 3 contracts.
• Extensive commercial experience within relevant sector.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Experience in rail or infrastructure projects.