Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail in London

Job ID: 1812Salary: 50k + pkg - 58k + pkgLocation: Central LondonRegion: LondonI am currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a Major Civil Engineering contractor based in London working on projects up to the value of 300m, working for clients Network Rail & London Underground.Roles & Responsibilities:To provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the Project(s).Preparation of internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor and any other reports which may be required.Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract.Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation.Preparation of earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis.Preparation and management of subcontract and material Procurement Schedules.Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.Production and rigorous management of Early Warning Notices and associated registers.Preparation, negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc.To assist in identifying and proactively managing all commercial risks and opportunities and carrying out value engineering exercises.To encourage and develop a culture of contractual awareness within the site team and ensure that the full contractual entitlement is achieved by rigidly managing records, contractual notifications, change control, etc.To utilise MAXcel costing system to help improve cost control and financial/commercial reporting and ensure that all relevant staff are fully trained to utilise the system to its full potential.To ensure that all Procedures are strictly followed by all commercial staff.Establish and implement a robust system of site records for all labour, plant, materials, staff, etc as support for cost substantiation in the event of change and or delays to the contract Works.Establishment a robust system of cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements and ensure that it is strictly followed by all the site team.Attend all internal/external financial meetings as and when required.Preparation of project final accountsTo undertake any other work as required of you by the Commercial Manager/Project Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor, etc.The Ideal Candidate should have:Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying & Commercial ManagementCSCS (White / Gold Card)Full driving licenseCommercial astute. Working knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.MRICS – highly desirable but not essential