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Rail - Quantity Surveyor - London

Rail - Quantity Surveyor - London

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    Rail & Civil Infrastructure

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Lloyd Bailey

  • Contact email:

    Lloyd.Bailey@talascendint.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH93181_1643371392

  • Published:

    about 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-02-27

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop


Key Responsibilities..

  • Work with and support the Project Manager(s) on a daily basis, to ensure projects are meeting commercial and financial targets
  • Build strong and collaborative relationships with both client and supplier counterparts
  • Contribute to regular and accurate reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and/or Commercial Manager on/for: PHR/CVR/Cash Flow/Weekly Updates etc
  • Responsible for the project budget and provide regular commercial forecasts
  • Assist in and carry out valuations for the purpose of initial, interim and final payment applications
  • Assess, monitor and make payments for sub-contractor and supplier accounts in line with the agreed subcontracts and to align with any upstream contractual requirements
  • Identify, notify, value and agree change (variations, compensation events, claims)
  • Work with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager to maximise the recovery of all contractual entitlements



What we are looking for..
Essential:

  • Demonstrable use and understanding of standard forms of contract
  • Adept use and knowledge of MS packages inc, Excel, Project and Word
  • A working understanding of valuation techniques of construction works including elemental cost analysis of items such as labour, materials, plant, sub-contract and general expenses
  • Ability to use programme analysis and measurement of Earned Value


Desired:

  • Detailed knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Knowledge of JCT contracts
  • Professional memberships such as RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent
  • Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent
  • Hold a valid CSCS card



You will be required to travel to sites and offices as and when required, in line with COVID-19 guidelines. In return we offer a competitive salary and package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, pension scheme and more!