Rail Quantity Surveyor

The Company

A well-established Contractor in the Rail Industry with over 60 Years' experience, with a project portfolio spanning all corners of the UK. A first-class employer with strong core values, who prioritise their workers wellbeing while maintaining the highest standards of Corporate Government and an impeccable Health & Safety record. They have completed high profile developments with build values in excess of £120m with works spanning across both the private and public sectors. Further to this, their impeccable standards are shown by their wide assortment of awards, ranging from; Network Rail Partnership Awards to Considerate Constructors Bronze Award.

Our client is looking for an experienced Site Agent who is looking for the move into a Project Manager in the future.

The Project

As an experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will work on the upgrade of two Train Station Projects in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following qualifications as a minimum;

* PTS
* SMSTS
* First Aid
* CSCS Card
* Experienced as a Quantity Surveyor Role
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field



It is also desired that you hold the skills & experience below;

* Experience in rail civils
* Able to take the lead with client interfaces
* Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills
* Experience working on large rail developments
* Track record of financial and commercial acumen
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Experience in rail multi disciplines would be beneficial
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The Role

* Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
* Job Type: Permanent
* Location: Birmingham
* Project: Station Upgrades
* Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Duties

* Archive old project material
* Manage the procurement of sub contractors
* Prepare monthly regional CV and forecast reports
* Compile, submit and agree the financial effects of variations
* Able to work unsupervised to prepare interim valuations and final accounts
* Compile monthly application for payment to Client and track the certification
* Able to work unsupervised, managing all aspects of Subcontractor accounts
* Set up necessary systems to efficiently file and retrieve information and allow others to do likewise
* Compile Project specific commercial issues for reporting and presentation at Client progress meetings
* Work with the project operational staff to ensure that the profitable and commercial aspects of site decisions are understood
* Support the Agent and General Foreman in jointly ensuring the working environment is that of trust, integrity, motivation and enjoyment
* Has a wo