Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Rail, Highways, Structures

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage projects in Rail, Highways, and Structures. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and team management experience. Candidates will be responsible for setting profitability targets, procurement, and financial reporting. An excellent opportunity for career development is offered.

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Experience on Rail, Highways, and Structures projects.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers and foreman.
• Experience of managing a team of on-site staff (engineers, foreman, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Set profitability targets with the team.
• Secure payments from the client to maximize cash flow.
• Monitor progress against programme.
• Prepare internal and external valuation/final accounts.
• Train and mentor other staff members.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Rail, Highways, Structures

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading main contractor who operate within Rail, Highways and Structural environments. The successful candidate will support projects within the infrastructure sector and supervise commercial staff on a number of projects in the Wessex area of the UK. Extensive knowledge and experience within highways, structures, and rail is essential.

Salary: £40k to £60k
Location: London to Wessex
Region: London and Wessex

Relevant Qualifications needed:

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

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 in order to maximize 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 to the resolution of all disputes that have a commercial impact
• Training, teaching, and mentoring other members of staff as appropriate
• With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work within one of the UK's leading contractors, with excellent career and development opportunities.

Suitable candidates are invited to apply with their CV.