Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail

A Senior Quantity Surveyor with shown experience in the rail sector is required to join a construction consultancy in Birmingham. You will be working on a major rail programme as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This is a great opportunity to work on one of the largest and most exciting rail projects in the UK.

Project Details

You will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor working on a major rail project.

Responsibilities and Duties

•  Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
•  Assisting in research related to construction market conditions throughout UK, including analysis of official published market data
•  Assisting Associate Director in developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients
•  Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects
•  Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan
•  Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involving the specialist Value Management team
•  Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
•  Value engineering and life cycle costing - Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
•  Preparation of Cost Plan Reports including Measurement of detailed quantities and unit pricing
•  Manage and mentor Junior and Intermediate Staff

Desired Skills and Experience

•  Experience in the rail sector is essential
•  Familiar with cost management processes
•  Have client facing ability and able to mentor other staff members

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

•  Achievement of, or progression towards MRICS or equivalent qualification is desirable
•  Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent from a UK or internationally recognized university is strongly desired

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The company are an international consultancy in construction that is a market leader in numerous construction sectors worldwide. They maintain a vast network of offices on various continents, and provide unrivalled training, exposure and opportunities to some of the most exciting projects in the UK and worldwide.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

The company offer a competitive salary and package, plus a car allowance.