Quantity Surveyor – Rail

Our client has an exciting and unique opening for a Quantity Surveyor based in Sheffield.

You will support the Commercial Manager in all aspects of commercial administration, reporting and control as part of a nationwide Rail Portfolio.

Supporting with the pre-contract and post-contract design and build multi-discipline rail projects from concept to completion and up to the end of defects liability, building a positive working relationship with all stakeholders.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be a key member of the commercial team delivering major multidisciplinary projects and company commercial objectives. You will demonstrate the ability to understand the scope of works and assess the risks of individual projects.

You will negotiate terms and conditions with clients and supply chain successfully in accordance with Commercial Governance and Delegated Levels of Authority whilst ensuring all commercial and financial governance is complied with and monitored.

The successful candidate will effectively optimise contract turnover and profitability for all contracts, prepare budgets, forecasts, business plans and KPI reports.

You will regularly engage with clients and supply chains, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships and where necessary, assist and advise on commercial decisions. You will attend commercial meetings both internally and with clients and make positive contributions to overall commercial management.

• Previous experience within the Rial and Civils construction sector
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying and/ or Construction Law
• Minimum of 2 years’ Quantity Surveying experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in interpreting contract/contractual terms
• Work collaboratively and uses influence to gain results
• Show initiative in resolving problems
• Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes
• Full driving licence

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat or see a full job description, please contact Laura Bailey at Redstone Search immediately.