OSL have rapidly established themselves as one of the leading independent signalling design and testing companies. We can design, install, test and commission to your requirements. Our project teams are experienced in a wide range of railway disciplines, and have the skills and knowledge to anticipate the needs of a smart railway.

We are looking for a Quanitity Surveyor to be based in either our Swindon or Crewe office.

Summary role purpose; (including the management and reporting of the below)

• • Maximise Revenue / Value
  • Convert Revenue to Cash
  • Minimise Cost of Sales
  • CVR reporting in line with business requirements

Key Duties

• Action and report daily on outstanding debt (Payment Certificates / Cash / Aged debt)
• Produce and submit all Applications for Payment on time and in accordance with the Contract (for all works completed in the business). To be entered onto accounting system within 2 hrs of submission.
• Complete and confirm all Revenue and Accruals reports within three working days of the calendar month end
• Manage and report on project level cash flow, including supplier / sub-contractor payments due
• Undertake monthly cost and value reconciliations for each project
• Manage and administer change control / variations (value and EoT recovery) on a regular basis to ensure all events are captured and submitted no later than 1 month from occurrence
• Review and complete all outstanding Goods Received Notes (GRN’s) on a weekly basis
• Review and report on all open Purchase Orders on a monthly basis (PO value, Invoiced Value, Value Remaining and Liability to Date)
• Sub-contractor and supplier management / administration, including a monthly (at the end of the month) measurement of work completed, liabilities to date and forecast to completion.
• Administering Sub-Contract account assessments, Applications for Payment, Payment Certificates, Payment and Payless Notices
• Obtain timely Certificates for Completion (Practical and Final) and recovery of retention monies
• Report monthly on uncertified amounts, and the associated action plan for recovery (including undertaking the actions)
• Complete a timesheet within two working days for the prior week
• Assist the project manager and produce the Project Management Status Report (PMSR) on a monthly basis
• Produce and log batch reports for payments / cash received
• Produce contractual correspondence which complies with the principle and timing required by the Contract
• Produce an accurate monthly report (actual to month end and forecast to complete) for each project on Application Value, Revenue and Cash
• Ensure all safety risk situations are brought to the attention of site management.
• Ongoing liaison and interface with site team, subcontractor(s) and clients' representative(s), including attendance at client meetings
• To provide contractual advice to the site team as and when required

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Educated to Degree or HND level.
• An experienced Quantity Surveyor
• Working towards RICS and ICES
• Knowledge of Project Controls including earned value and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience of working within a collaborative environment.
• Ability to use appropriate computer software and packages.

Desirable

• Experience in Network Rail / Rail S & T projects
• Experience in administering NEC forms of contract
• Full driving License

You will get

As Quantity Surveyor you will enjoy a competitive salary + Package.

Career growth prospects due to the continued expansion of the business.