Quantity Surveyor
Location: Euston with limited UK travel
Talented people are the key to our success
About us:
Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction and infrastructure industry?
Morgan Sindall provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. We aim to create great results for our customers, partners and ourselves
Opportunity:
We have a fantastic opportunity within our Rail business for an ambitious and talented Quantity Surveyor based out of our Euston office.
The successful candidate will be joining the existing team of passionate and dedicated Surveyors working together on this innovative project.
We are looking for Quantity Surveyors who have a wealth of Network Rail knowledge.
Due to a high volume of expected tender opportunities requiring quantity take offs within the Rail business the work winning team are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to fulfil this role on a full time basis. The applicant should have experience of the various forms of standard method of measurements (CESMM4, SMM7 etc.) with previous use of the Rail version preferred but not essential. The role will entail working closely with the Rail work winning team, specifically the Estimators, to produce accurate bill of quantities for pricing purposes. Due to the fast natured pace of the department, the individual will be expected to be able to work unsupervised and able to deliver to deadlines. The role may also involve the production of budget cost estimates and also validating information provided by subcontractors. The position will be based in Euston, with limited UK travel expected depending on the location of prospective opportunities or tender settlement meetings.
We are looking for people who share our passion for the project at hand whilst also being able to work within a fun and hardworking team environment.
Responsibilities:
As a Quantity Surveyor you will:
- Contribute to achieving the appropriate commercial result through the provision of accurate financial reporting
- Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually, in order to secure full entitlements under the contract
- Understand fully the customer’s needs and ensure effective relationships are built and maintained by consistently high customer service and on site delivery
- Provide support to the site team on contract requirements
- Identify, secure and deliver the business forecast in both turnover and margin
- Place subcontract orders in accordance with the main contract and manage subcontractor accounts ensuring payments are timely and correct and any other commercial issues are resolved
- Monitor subcontractor against programme
- Obtain the most competitive quotes by understanding current market trends
- Assist in the production of cost value reconciliation reports and forecast cash recovery and ensure that both are kept In line with target
- Ensure applications for payment and invoices are completed and submitted to ensure payment is made to terms and within work in progress (WIP) and cash targets
- Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements
- Monitor internal expenditure against budget
- Maximise efficiency of reporting techniques/systems
- Seek opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs in line with Morgan Sindall Values
- Operate the systems that are in place to provide the information necessary to manage the contract
Already experienced as Quantity Surveyor you will be educated to HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying (or other commercially related discipline) and RICS accredited. Experience in commercial management of sub-contractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, accrual calculations and value allocation is required, and previous experience with COINS would be advantageous.
About the Team:
The Rail team specialise in providing a multi-disciplined service within the high speed and underground rail sectors with expertise covering electrification and civil engineering as well as building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, station enhancements and new build
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.