Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor required to work for Main Contractor on Major Rail Projects.

Permanent Staff Position
£40,000 - £55,000 + Package including Car/Car Allowance
Huddersfield - Hybrid Working Arrangements in place

Quantity Surveyor Role Brief:
Take responsibility of projects from contract award through to final account agreement. To ensure that all commercial and contractual aspects of the relevant projects are properly managed and controlled in an efficient manner.
To provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
Maintaining an up to date Cost to Complete and Risk Register for the projects(s)
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 key material(s) 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 / change notices and associated registers.
Preparation, negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc.

Essential Knowledge/Experience
Preferably Degree qualified, along with membership to RICS / CInstCES / CIOB
Experience of key NEC, JCT and Network Rail forms of contract with a proven track record are preferred.
Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with people of all levels.
Experience and proven ability to manage people.
Experience of liaising successfully with Clients and managing difficult relationships.
Working knowledge of standard forms of contract and methods of measurement.
Experience with a construction/engineering contractor.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.