Profile:

I am recruiting for an experienced Civil Quantity Surveyor and Civil Senior Quantity Surveyor for a variety of Urban Rail schemes in the West Midlands on behalf of a Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contraction business. Reporting to the Area Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor & Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for commercial aspects to do with delivery of the civil engineering packages.

Duties:

· Ensure that the clients commercial position is protected using in depth understanding and experience of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes.

· Responsible for effective client relationship management to encourage smooth commercial progression of the contract(s).

· Provide liaison with the client, PQS, and senior staff

· Manage and provide development and support to other commercial team members.

· Understand the impact of commercial and technical changes at strategic level within the customer's business industry/sector

· Anticipate and plan change in commercial resource on the project

· Provide commercial support to tendering process when required.

· Prepare the basis of the project procurement schedule and ensure the team contribute and complete their relevant sections.

· Oversee subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement timetable, in accordance with the procurement policy.

· Ensure that materials and off site services are procured in an efficient manner with capable organisations in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures and ensure appropriate records are kept.

Person Specification

· Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

· Experience gained in a quantity surveying role

· Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts

· Professional Membership of RICS or MICES is desired

· Experience gained on rail infrastructure projects is beneficial but not essential