• Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Principle Rail Contractor - Civils
• Perm - £50K - £65K plus Package
• Hertfordshire

An exciting opportunity to join a very established UK infrastructure company, with a very secure forward order book, split between various large Network Rail Schemes and London Underground / Overground Projects.

The main purpose of this role is to contribute to profitable performance through the successful commercial and financial management of projects within the specialised Rail business unit

This role would suit a qualified and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who has previously worked within a contracting environment

Previous experience working within the Rail sector would be advantageous but not essential. Civil Engineering experience would also be considered.

• Prompt presentation of all applications for payment, including all contractual entitlements.
• Ensuring that 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.
• Prompt presentation of weekly cost / value information, delivery schedules and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
• Preparation and presentation of Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts.
• Preparation and presentation of forward work schedules and cash flows.
• Procurement, negotiation and placing of Sub-contract Orders.
• Financial and commercial management of Sub-contractors through to settlement of their Final Accounts.
• Ensuring that all contractual letters/ notices and information are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Preparation of appropriate documentation in support of additional payment, variations, claims etc.
• Commercial support to the site and contracts management team.
• Commercial support to the Estimating and Procurement teams.
• Overview and support of Quantity Surveyors under training as appropriate.
• Close liaison with the client on all commercial matters, including preparation and submission of supporting information.

The right candidates for this role must be effective team players and should meet the following criteria:

Ideally Degree Qualified, and a professional membership of RICS or equivalent.

Have experience of working within a main contracting or sub contracting environment

Have experience of working within the Rail sector, or Civil Engineering

Experience of design and build would be beneficial

Hold good levels of communication, interpersonal and team management skills Educational.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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