Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage rail infrastructure projects in London, valued up to £30m. Responsibilities include financial reporting, procurement negotiation, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quantity surveying and project management, with a keen eye for detail. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement strategies and financial reporting.
• Ability to negotiate and manage subcontracts effectively.
• Strong understanding of cash flow management and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Set profitability targets and develop procurement strategy.
• Timely procurement and negotiation of subcontracts.
• Monitor progress against programmes and support site management.

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure

We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a main contractor on a number of Rail Infrastructure projects across London and the South East. Projects can range from anything up to £30m for major clients TFL and Network Rail.

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 maximise 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 in 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.

Salary: £60,000
Location: London