Area Quantity Surveyor

Salary / Rate:

GBP 45,000.00-55,000.00 

Location:

West Midlands 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

QS / Commercial 

Date Posted:

29/06/2009 

Reference:

NESTrack-53056 

Working for one of the leading support services providers, servicing the life-cycle of transport infrastructure from feasibility through to planning, design and operational management. Based in the West Midlands, the role will be to monitor, control and report current and forecast expenditures against approved Budgets enabling Project Managers to ensure that the final project costs are within the approved budget. Projects include Plain Line track renewals and minor Switch and Crossing works.

Ideally you will already be a Chartered Surveyor with previous experience in a Rail background being essential, as is working on projects of a value of �20 million+.

Responsibilities include
�Operate to the highest professional standards in all areas, with a key emphasis on the systems for contract management and cost monitoring
�Maintain procedures and performance measures to ensure effective contract and cost control for all works.
�Identify areas of contractual risk and opportunities within the spectrum of options available.
�Take responsibility for preparing monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and for the Project Management Board
�Ensure timely production of final accounts, contractual liabilities and accruals and project budget outturns to the highest financial and contractual standards and to the satisfaction of the auditor
�Provide information for the preparation of reports to evaluate contract claims from sub-contractors and any other third parties
�Maintain a professional relationship with functional managers and supervisors and support service staff within the project and the company and in the external maintenance and construction market to ensure best contract management practice is developed and adhered to within the business
This is a permanent position in which the successful candidate will be offered a market leading salary with an excellent benefits package along with continued investment in your development.