JOB TITLE: Senior Quantity Surveyor
LOCATION: London
SALARY: £55-60k + Package

My London based client is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with previous rail experience to work on a depot project in London.

THE ROLE
* Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
* Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
* Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
* Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability
* Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
* Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
* Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
* Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
* Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
* Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
* Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
* Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
* Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
* Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
* Have an up to date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
* Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
* Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
* Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
* Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement.
* Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
* Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
* Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.
* Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
* Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager
* Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
* Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.
* Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims

ABOUT YOU
* Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
* Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
* Degree qualification
* Previous rail experience
* Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership
* Commercially astute.
* Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC & JCT) and Standard Methods of Measurement.

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