Quantity Surveyor

SAS Rope and Rail Ltd is seeking a hands-on experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in Infrastructure to join our expanding Commercial team. This role will report into the Head of Commercial and ideally be located at our Swindon Head Office.

Salary: up to £40,000 DOE + 30 days holidays + pension + bonus scheme

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week (includes paid breaks)

Location: Swindon with occasional travel to other sites.

Role Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commercial process from the administration to the management of Rail frameworks and Infrastructure contracts. You will drive efficiencies, manage costs and take control of all financial aspects of projects and contractual compliance.

* Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting

* Review contract documents and advise on any issues

* Track the progress and cash flow forecast information

* Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports

* Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms

* Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations

* Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements

* Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management

* Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices

* Assess and value variations and compensation events

* Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts

* Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client

* Be actively involved with tenders and pricing

* Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting

* Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects

* Additional administration duties, analysis, reporting and projects as required

Requirements:

* Quantity Surveying degree desirable / certification or equivalent

* Minimum of 3 years QS experience.

* Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen

* Excellent proficiency of Microsoft Office including advanced excel

* Sound knowledge of NEC / Network Rail Contracts

* Highly organised, accuracy and attention to detail

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Proactive, strategic and a multitasker

* Integrity to handle confidential information

* Previous experience in Rail is preferred.

Our individuality is our asset and a diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our continued success. We have unique abilities and personalities, which means we all bring different value to the team. But we do have one thing in common, we all take personal pride in our work. If this sounds like you then please submit your application.

SAS Rope and Rail Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or age