Senior Quantity Surveyor in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Company Information
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Metro & Rail Projects department of VolkerRail Specialist Businesses for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, reporting to the Commercial Manager based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
This role will involve:
- Produce monthly reconciliations of contract performance on contract by contract basis.
- Optimise turnover and profitability for your contracts.
- Oversee specific contracts in the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor as directed by the Commercial Director - Projects.
- Ensure sales invoicing is up to date.
- Verify contract costs.
- Price variation orders.
- Resolve claims and disputes from both clients and sub-contractors.
- Produce and resolve interim and final accounts with clients.
- Verify and pay sub-contractors accounts.
- Resolve financial differences with the Finance Department.
- Monitor contract specific pain / gain share and report on a monthly basis where applicable.
- Assist the Commercial Manager by preparing bespoke reports, charts, analysis etc.
- Deputise for the Commercial Manager as and when required.
- Responsible for operating within the practice and procedures of the quality system.
- To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
- Liaison and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contracts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS.
- The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.
Job Requirements
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of managing fluctuating workloads, working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and working off your own initiative. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential. To be considered for this role you must have:
- Must have Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
- Ideally working towards chartered Surveyor or equivalent membership.
- Proven and significant experience in a commercial environment. Preferably within a Rail/Construction related industry.
- Computer literate and working knowledge in Microsoft office applications.
VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.
No agencies please.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
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