Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure

We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a main contractor on a number of Rail Infrastructure projects across London and the South East. Projects can range from anything up to £30m for major clients TFL and Network Rail.

Key responsibilities include:

• Set profitability targets with the team, develop procurement strategy, and regularly produce financial progress reports.
• Timely procurement, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts in accordance with procurement strategy.
• Secure the best possible (value and timing) payments from the client in order to maximise cash flow.
• Ensure that payments are applied for and received in accordance with the contract.
• Make sure that the client is always aware of our financial and commercial expectations.
• Ensure that all necessary insurances, bonds, guarantees etc. are in place.
• Ensure the timely release of bonds and retention monies.
• Production of CVCs, Cashflow, and End Day Forecasts, and ensure that all are kept in line with targets and project strategy.
• Monitor progress against programme (including subcontractors) in support of the site management.
• Undertake preparation and agreement of internal and external valuation/final account to ensure recovery of full entitlement in accordance with the contract.
• Participate in regular risk reviews and problem solving.
• Ensure timely compliance with contractual obligations and provide advice and guidance to the team as necessary.
• Participate in all necessary dialogue to make sure that our commercial interests are always properly considered.
• Influence and contribute in resolution of all disputes that have a commercial impact.
• Training, teaching and mentoring other members of staff as appropriate.
• With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.