Company Overview:

Join a leading construction firm involved in the largest rail and infrastructure project in the north of England over the next five years. This multi-disciplinary project, valued at approximately £2 billion, focuses on upgrading the existing railway route between Manchester and Leeds through the Pennines.

Your Mission:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in the project by:

• Upholding high personal safety and environmental standards in line with company policy.

• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and policies.

• Maintaining effective communication across all disciplines within the alliance and the business.

• Assisting in staff matters, including behavioral issues, competency, and staff allocation to meet project needs.

• Conducting staff performance and development reviews and supporting the commercial training program.

• Engaging with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting, and input to subcontract documents.

• Managing subcontractors commercially, including processing payments, obtaining final account agreements, and resolving issues through negotiation.

• Monitoring the timely production of cost performance data and initiating discussions on project performance.

• Producing and presenting monthly/quarterly cost reports.

• Identifying and evaluating changes.

• Ensuring timely production of applications for payments.

• Providing commercial advice to the site team and management on contractual issues.

• Supporting the production of financial assessments of insurance claims.

Who We Are Looking For:

Necessary Requirements:

• Membership in CICES or RICS.

• Thorough knowledge of construction processes and working methods.

• Successful experience at the Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

• Demonstrable ability to mentor and coach colleagues.

• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

Desirable Requirements:

• Understanding of construction law and contractual terms in standard contract forms.

• Track record of managing multiple suppliers.

• Proven ability to maintain and enhance client relationships.

• Experience working on alliances or joint ventures.

• Experience in rail projects.

• Familiarity with ICC/NEC forms of contract.

• Experience with large civil engineering structures.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary.

• A wide range of family-friendly policies.

• 8% matched pension contributions.

• Private healthcare.

• Life assurance.

• 26 days holiday, plus 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.