Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Sector: Rail ¦ Civil Engineering & Buildings Asset Management - Projects
Overview
We are searching for an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic commercial team within a fast-paced rail, civils, and buildings asset management framework dedicated to larger projects within the framework, typically project values ranging between £100k - £1m (CP7). This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career while managing significant projects and maintenance responsibilities across the Eastern region.
Business Unit
Our company excels in a busy rail civils & buildings asset maintenance and management environment, emphasising reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance projects. The Asset Management framework is dedicated to the ongoing maintenance and repair of rail assets under a long-term contract for CP7. Projects can range from bridge and tunnel repairs to management of flood and weather-related damages.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be integral to the regional framework delivery team, focusing on rail infrastructure asset maintenance projects, typically ranging from £100k - £1m in value, including buildings and civil engineering. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Timely presentation of all payment applications, ensuring all contractual entitlements are well-documented.
* Guaranteeing payments are received according to the contract terms.
* Promptly submitting estimates and tendering information to clients.
* Preparing and negotiating Final Accounts, ensuring all contractual entitlements are addressed.
* Delivering weekly cost/value information, delivery schedules, and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
* Preparing Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts.
* Developing forward work schedules and cash flows.
* Managing procurement, negotiation, and placement of subcontract orders.
* Leading financial and commercial management of subcontractors through to the settlement of their Final Accounts.
* Ensuring all contractual letters, notices, and information comply with contract requirements.
* Documenting support for additional payments, variations, claims, etc.
* Providing commercial support to site and contracts management teams, as well as the Estimating and Procurement teams.
* Overseeing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors in training, as needed.
* Maintaining close communication with the client on all commercial matters, including preparing and submitting supporting information.
* Executing other tasks as authorised by line management.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should meet the following criteria:
* Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a rail and civil engineering asset maintenance environment, preferably working for a main contractor.
* A relevant degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
* Practical experience with civil engineering projects and maintenance.
* Experience in the rail sector, particularly with Network Rail projects or maintenance frameworks.
* Familiarity with NEC or bespoke Network Rail forms of contract.
* Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in a contractor organisation.
What We Offer
In return for your experience and commitment, we provide:
* A competitive annual salary negotiable based on experience.
* Option for a company car or car allowance.
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
* Up to 3 volunteer days.
* A company contributory pension scheme.
* Life insurance coverage.
* Health cash plan and rewards through Westfield Health.
* A supportive infrastructure aimed at personal and professional development, providing clear pathways for career advancement.
* Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
* Consistent opportunities for ongoing learning.
* A commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
* Employee forums that offer a platform for sharing your voice and opinions.
If you are a determined Senior Quantity Surveyor eager for a rewarding role with opportunities for growth, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.