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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Cpe London

Northolt

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to lead the management of contract documentation and ensure effective cost control. This role requires a solid background in commercial management, with a focus on producing accurate reports and documentation to support project success. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, alongside a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in the rail and infrastructure sectors, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and drive efficiencies.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience required.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead management and issue of accurate contract documentation.
  • Produce monthly cost reports and maintain effective cost control.
  • Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations.

Skills

Commercial Management
Documentation Management
Problem Solving
Cost Control
Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying
Equivalent Industry Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and contract compliant documentation.
  • Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers commercial team and client team.
  • Produce documentation / evidence to demonstrate KPI achievement.
  • Progress continuous own professional development.
  • Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation.
  • Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge and work closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project.
  • Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed.
  • Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
  • Maintain effective, accurate cost control.
  • Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers.
  • Ensure risk registers and contingency are accurately maintained.
  • Review value management proposals.
  • Effective and consistent implementation of the SCS Commercial Policy and procedures.
  • Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support change control process.
  • Support procurement team through tenders including producing subcontract documentation.
  • Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account.
  • Prepare, review and complete sub-contract documentation.
  • Prepare and agree interim applications for payment.
  • Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractor.
  • Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
  • Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes

Essential

  • Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
  • Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable

  • Strong contract experience.
  • Experience with Power BI.
  • Experience in rail or infrastructure projects.
  • Problem solving can-do approach.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent
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