Senior Quantity Surveyor in London

Senior Quantity Surveying role for Tier One Main Contractor working on major rail frameworks across London & South East. This is an exciting opportunity for Quantity Surveyors who have achieved sustained success within a civil engineering environment, especially rail infrastructure. Responsibilities: * Take full accountability for the financial and contractual performance of your projects. * Manage the Supply Chain effectively, building trusted partnerships with our suppliers. * Monitor the progress of works and report on project performance. * Ensure that the company and clients' assurance process, including all legislative, mandatory policies and procedures, are followed. * Manage a small Quantity Surveying team, typically 1 or 2 people, ensuring effective 121's, PDP's and development plans are in place for any direct reports. * Lead by example by engendering the company culture and that of its wider framework and Values. Candidate Profile * Extensive recurring success in a Quantity Surveying role, working on multiple projects valued between £1m - £10m. * Ability to work independently without supervision * Thorough knowledge of monitoring cost performance of projects and contract administration. * Evidence of building effective relationships with teams. * Demonstrable experience of coaching, mentoring and managing people. * Track record in successfully managing and delivering against deadlines. * Experience in a civil engineering environment, with some knowledge of Rail infrastructure. * Good level IT proficiency. * Thorough knowledge of cost management software and tools. * Understanding of Lean principles (desirable). Qualifications * Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related course (or equivalent qualification / relevant experience). * Hold or working towards a professional membership with a recognised and relevant Professional body i.e. Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) (desirable)