Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Lead and manage commercial team for light rail projects from inception to closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• cost forecasting
• procurement support
• cash flow
• risk management
• contract management

Tasks

-Set and manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS -Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practise across each project team -Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings -Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change -Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement. -Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality. -Working with the Commercial Manager you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects -Establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets -Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFP’s are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales. -Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels -Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project -Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM. -Manage the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities. -Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.

Requirements

• rics
• ciob
• microsoft office
• 5 years
• sqs
• major projects

What You Bring

-Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). -Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office -Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS with a proven track record in major projects.

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Benefits

-Occupational Health Service -Competitive Salary -Industry leading Life Assurance -Eye Care Vouchers -26 days Annual Leave -Long Service Award -Season Ticket Loan -Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme -Healthcare Cash Plan -Pension Scheme

About Colas Rail Uk

-Founded as a key player in the UK rail sector, Colas Rail UK has become synonymous with quality and innovation. -The company’s expertise spans across track construction, maintenance, signalling, and rail systems integration. -It has successfully delivered complex rail projects ranging from station refurbishments to high-speed rail initiatives. -Colas Rail UK has a reputation for handling challenging projects in the public and private sectors. -The company prides itself on its ability to offer tailored solutions for each client’s unique infrastructure needs. -With a rich history in the rail industry, it continues to push boundaries through the use of advanced technologies. -Notable projects include major upgrades to the UK’s national rail network, ensuring safety and efficiency. -From heavy civil engineering to sophisticated signalling systems, Colas Rail UK thrives on delivering impactful results.

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