Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage significant rail subcontract packages in Manchester. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Law, with at least 2 years of senior-level experience. Strong communication and contractual interpretation skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary range of £65,000 to £75,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in the Rail and civils construction sector is essential.
• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with commercial policies and procedures.
• Prepare and complete sub-contract documentation.
• Process sub-contractor applications for payment.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret contracts

Waste reduction mentality

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Law

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail

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Salary: £65000 - £75000
Location: Manchester
Region: Manchester

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be focused on managing large rail related subcontract packages of work across the project with subcontract values of up to £20m. Employed by a leading rail contractor that operates across the UK.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Produce monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Ensure the companies commercial policies and procedures are being adhered to
• Prepare and complete sub-contract documentation
• Prepare and process sub-contractor applications for payment
• Agree sub-contractor final accounts
• Manage variations and change control
• Act as a mentor to junior members of the commercial team
• Support the commercial

Experience and Skills

• Experience within the Rail and civils construction sector.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying and/or Construction Law.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Senior Quantity Surveyor experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in interpreting contracts/contractual terms.
• Good working knowledge of industry standard forms of contract, in particular the Network Rail suite.
• Work collaboratively and use influence to gain results.
• Show initiative in resolving problems.
• Understand and seek to minimise waste in resources and processes.
• Value for money mentality.
• Take a balanced view on decisions made, considering long term impact/consequences.
• Full driving licence.
• Highly competent in the suite of Microsoft Office (365, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, PowerPoint etc).