Our client, an established Rail business, has an urgent requirement for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Ideally, our client is looking for someone ambitious to join on a permanent basis but they would also be open to taking on a contractor (outside IR35). Senior Quantity Surveyors will also be considered.

You will be based in Derby but candidates from the Yorkshire region will also be considered. There is a preference for people to work in the office as it is a collaborative team but a level of flexibility can be offered.

Principal responsibilities:

• Compiling monthly/periodically application for payment information;
• Developing effective working relationships with members of the project management team;
• Identification and valuation of variations;
• Implementation of change control procedures;
• Measurement of work done and administration of site records;
• Preparation and issuance of contractual notices;
• Procurement of suppliers and sub-subcontractors.
• Provide support with financial reporting for projects;
• Understand contract requirements and assist with contractual correspondence;
• Understanding of risk and identifying the implications of actions taken by yourself and the project team.

Key skills/experience required:

• NEC contract experience desirable
• Previous Rail industry experience
• 2:1 honours degree or better in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar;
• A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on your own initiative;
• A team player with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people at all levels;
• Ability to analyse drawings and designs;
• Ability to interpret and monitor programmes against contractual period for completion dates;
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills;
• An understanding of contractual arrangements;
• Full UK driving licence;
• Sound administrative ability;