Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to elevate your career within the rail sector? This role, based in Hillington, Glasgow, offers a unique blend of office and remote working, competitive salary, and the chance to work on high-profile rail infrastructure projects.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Imagine being at the forefront of delivering complex rail projects, ensuring cost efficiency and high standards. This position offers a salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000, with the sweet spot likely in the mid to late £60,000 range. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days from home, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a company car or car allowance, bonus, good pension, private healthcare, and 25 days' holiday.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Manage all costs and income within your area of responsibility, minimising project costs while maintaining quality and standards.
- Prepare, review, and analyse commercial information such as activity schedules, tender documents, and financial reconciliations.
- Support commercial progress reporting and provide clear updates to senior project stakeholders.
- Review contract programmes, assist with delay and disruption assessments, and respond to subcontractor activity.
- Manage variations, compensation events, and claims, including preparation, submission, and negotiation.
- Work closely with customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, and the wider project team to manage commercial matters.
- Support procurement activity through constructability analysis and strategy development.
- Lead, mentor, and develop less experienced commercial colleagues.
Skills and experience:
- Proven quantity surveying experience with strong commercial judgement.
- BSc, MSc, or equivalent knowledge in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline.
- Professional membership such as MRICS, MCInstCES, or MCIOB, or working towards professional qualification.
- Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, cost control, and reporting.
- Experience managing subcontractor activity, customer change, variations, and claims.
- Ability to supervise, support, and mentor junior team members. xgikmsk
- Proactive approach to governance, continuous improvement, LEAN thinking, and digital opportunities.
- CSCS card for a professionally qualified person or willingness to maintain required accreditat...
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