Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an award-winning rail client in Huddersfield. This role involves commercial management of various projects in a major programme modernising railway infrastructure. Candidates should be degree-qualified with strong contractor-side experience, capable of managing costs, and possess excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant industry change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in a contractor side, project environment.
• Ability to estimate change/variations using various methods.
• Good financial and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function and report to the Commercial Manager.
• Provide commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering team.
• Maintain auditable records for responsible work packages.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Contractual knowledge

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Working towards RICS or similar

Job description

Overview

My award winning high profile rail client is looking for an experienced senior quantity surveyor to join their existing team in Huddersfield.

This is a unique opportunity to join a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure as part of the strategic development spanning multiple control periods.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of various projects/work packages as directed including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way.
• Lead the commercial function and report to the Commercial Manager for cost and value reporting, work package budgeting, cost control and final account.
• Work package change control and management and provide key commercial interface for responsible work package.
• Provide contractual & commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering team.
• Work package cost management including forecasting, budget management and control.
• Monitor, actively manage and mitigate work package risks.
• Deliver internal and external commercial reports as required by Commercial Delivery Strategy.
• Ensure processes and document control complies with appropriate Company standards.
• Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders (finance, project management, engineering, sub‑contractors, suppliers and Customer).
• Maintain auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent and/or working towards a professional qualification – RICS, ICES or similar.
• Strong track record in a contractor side, project environment.
• Able to manage both direct labour and subcontract costs.
• Ability to estimate change / variations using various methods.
• Able to forecast cost and measure cost of work complete.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage commercial strategies.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage expectations.
• Good financial and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions.
• Good contractual knowledge and experience.
• Confident and able to deal externally and at all levels.

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Equality and Diversity

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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