Description
Quantity Surveyor - London - railPTS are urgently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work for a large rail way company in London.
The candidate must have experience within the construction rail way industry as well as the following skills:
Good interpersonal and communication skills
. Analytically strong and able to structure ideas and expectations
. Able to deliver in a high pressure environment
. Sensitive to interdependencies
. Flexible and able to work to tight deadlines
. Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge
. Strong negotiation skills
. Experience of project management within a regulated industry
. Significant experience in a senior management role in a delivery environment
Knowledge:
. Knowledge and understanding of contract management.
. Knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM)
. Understanding of rail industry issues in relation to construction
. Strong understanding of construction industry forms of contract
Key Accountabilities
. Evaluate and measure the works within the contracted scope; undertake periodic valuations of works in progress as required. Prepare certificates for payment as required.
. Negotiate and agree payments
. Establish whether instructions are variations to contract and negotiate value
. Assist in preparation of estimates for works. Input cost/quantity information into estimating systems and produce reports.
. Manage contractor's day-to-day commercial issues
. Prepare Assist in the preparation of project budget and detailed estimates., and Cost Plans as necessary during development to meet financial targets.
. Prepare Assist in the preparation of final accounts, including validation of contractor submissions by measurement and quantification.
. Assist in preparation of tender, pricing and contract documentation. Carry out cost analysis of tenders.
. Input data related to contracts into the company's project management reporting system
. Provide support to the Asset Team Safety HSQE Manager either through the direct reporting of recognised safety non-conformances or practical support Dependent on the person's level of safety training & experience
PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants are selected solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, maternity, colour race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, disability, age. This is not an exclusive list.