Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Salford - Hybrid - Rail sector
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This is an amazing opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a high flying rail business and assist the commercial team on several exciting and challenging projects across the Manchester region.
Do you want to make a difference to the transport links across Manchester and the North West?!
This is a fantastic time to join our client, at the beginning of a number of successful bids as they begin work on brand new Civil and Rail projects.
If you have experience in either the Rail or Civils industries this will be a brilliant opportunity to grow and develop your career working on NEC contracts.
Progression opportunities are always available as the division grows from strength to strength!
Location: Salford, Lancashire- remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required - Package includes Car allowance or company vehicle.
What will your responsibilities be?
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within our clients rail division, supporting them with the commercial aspects on a wide range of rail infrastructure projects for a diverse customer base.
Our projects range from major improvements to complete construction of new stations, with specialist teams, we manage complex works from conception through to delivery.
Your day to day will include:
- Take a strong lead in the ownership of cost controls on your projects, managing and supporting the site teams as required.
- Lead and support the commercial teams in securing maximum sustainable value from contracts, and in settling subcontracts at a fair level reflective of the subcontractor's price and performance.
- Manage the procurement and of sub-contractors.
- Deliver profitability, without significant WIP, at the levels expected of your project(s) or required to support the company's Business Plan.
- Where applicable take a lead in tackling key, commercial, progress or contractual issues with either the Client or Suppliers.
What are we looking for?
This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:
- You have experience within the rail, construction, or civils industry.
- Holds the relevant qualifications (e.g., Degree in Quantity Surveying)
- Experience of identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Excellent communicator (written and verbally with clients, colleagues and the public)