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Quantity Surveyor

Job details
Posting date:	10 July 2024
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 July 2024
Location:	London, London, TN9 1SH
Company:	VolkerWessels UK
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	VW05187_1720599077

Summary

About us

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

The role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join VolkerRail's Major Projects Department working on the SID project based in Tonbridge with travel to London.

Key accountabilities

The role will involve:-

Assisting in the production of monthly accounting, costing, contract, management and financial information on a timely basis for inclusion in the monthly accounts package.
Briefing the Project Manager on the bill of quantities, specification and contractual implications of ongoing and new projects.
Liaison with the Project Managers regarding ongoing costs, current position, and variations in contracts.
The monitoring of costs against tender/contract specifications and agreements. Advising the Commercial Manager immediately of any major problem areas
Liaison with Clients giving and receiving costing information with regard to ongoing contracts, notifying clients using the appropriate methods of any variations to cost or specification and gaining the relevant authorisation. Raising any variation orders or claims as appropriate. Ensure timely collection of cash.
Ensuring the Company's contractual obligations with regard to cost control are met, using the appropriate standards and methods.
Assisting the Commercial Manager in the preparation of tender enquiries, responses and the determination of the Company's charging structures.
The development of new and follow-up business including the provision of quotes for minor works
To ensure that best value is achieved internally and from all sub-contractors and suppliers. To identify and recommend any areas for improvement to the relevant Manager/Project Lead.
Producing clear and concise calculations and measurements
To collate appropriate levels and range of departmental performance-based reporting and associated information. Preparation and delivery of monthly reports and key performance indicators to their Line Manager
In conjunction with their Line Manager and the Finance Manager, set and review annual budgets, future capital expenditure budgets/proposals, ensure compliance with the Company's financial authorities' procedure, monitors and reports on costs and ensures that departmental is within agreed budgets and authorities
The overall managing and undertaking of Line Management activities for staff within their control. To lead, manage and motivate the performance of their staff by setting and reviewing departmental and individual targets and objectives, maintaining discipline, communicating appropriately and developing staff to meet business needs.

Skills & experience

The successful candidate will have the following experience/skill set: