Managing Quantity Surveyor (Rail)
Somerset
Competitive Salary and Benefits

A principal contractor to Network Rail with a rapidly growing orderbook requires a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Somerset (commutable from Bristol and Taunton)

Paramount to this role is a successful background within Rail or Rail / Civils contracting, coupled with the ability to mentor and lead others within the commercial team.

An excellent opportunity if you are an SQS looking to take the next step in your career or are looking for a side step to become more specialised in what you deliver.

The Job

• Liaise and support Senior / Contracts Manager to align commercial and operational strategies
• Overview, management and support of Quantity Surveyors under training as appropriate.
• Prompt presentation of all applications for payment, including all contractual entitlements, ensuring payments are received in accordance with the contract terms.
• Prompt submission of estimate / tendering information to the client.
• Prompt presentation of Final Accounts, including negotiation of all contractual entitlements.
• Preparation and presentation of Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts work schedules and cash flows.
• Prompt presentation of weekly cost / value information, delivery schedules and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
• Financial and commercial management of Sub-contractors through to settlement of their Final Accounts.
• Preparation of appropriate documentation in support of additional payment, variations, claims etc.
• Commercial support to the site and contracts management team and also the Estimating and Procurement teams.
• Close liaison with the client on all commercial matters, including preparation and submission of supporting information.

You

• Qualified to degree level and/or membership of the RICS (or equivalent)
• A background within a Rail contracting business or Civils specialist covering Bridges or Earthworks would be a distinct advantage.
• Design and Construct experience

If you have the skill set required and are actively seeking a new opportunity to enhance your career, please apply today.

A full job description is available upon request,

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