Managing Quantity Surveyor - Rail, London, UK. 

Commercially responsible for a large project or number of smaller projects to protect the company's interest and deliver tender margin-plus with effective cost and value management.
Responsible for annual value of project/s up to £30m.

Key Accountabilities

Support the Commercial Manager/Director in developing and implementing the OU Commercial strategy and Group policies on his/her projects.
Assist with developing of, implementation and adherence to Project commercial strategy.
Ensure that clear and accurate budgets are done at tender award and then monthly for his/her projects.
Recruitment, set-up and day to day management and development of the commercial team on his/her projects.
Procurement of works to meet programme and ideally tender.
Preparation of sub-contract documents for tendering.
Management of client and subcontractor accounts.
Weekly review and analysis of programme, progress and cost monitoring.
Change control management.
Risk & opportunity management.
Financial monitoring and reporting and liaising with the project team.
Detailed commercial analysis of various outputs.
Commercial support on tenders.

Working Environment

Will have line management responsibility for Assistant/Graduate Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.
Liaison with:
Internal - Commercial and operations team, Commercial Manager/Director and Head Office staff.
External - client and supply chain.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of commercial experience within the construction industry and at least 2years with line management responsibility.
Ideally chartered status but as a minimum a degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Relevant CSCS card.

Knowledge and Experience

Good command and communication of oral and written English
Skilled negotiator and communicator.
Good people/management/organisational skills.
Extensive experience of delivering contracts administering and using a range of construction industry suite of contracts.
Good understanding and use of Group policies and reporting requirements.
IT proficient, particularly in MS Office.

Role Type 
As a People Leader/Area Leader, you typically achieve results through defining, assigning and delivering work and team objectives by managing other people. These could be your direct reports, or be part of projects/areas that you work on.

Key Competencies
Customer focus
Decision quality
Organising
Building effective teams
Composure
Key Performance Indicators
Project commercial strategy in place and understood by project team.
Set-up and management of commercial resource.
Monthly reporting detail, accuracy and understanding of variances
Tender margin ideally delivered/exceeded
Procurement to programme and ideally within budget
Carry out PDRs and develop commercial staff
Compilation and submission of reports to senior management

Quantity Surveyor - Rail, London, UK  

Our client, a main contractor, requires a quantity surveyor to work on a major rail project in East London doing station upgrades and track improvements. 

• Quantity Surveyor
• Major rail project
• East London
• £35-45K 

Role Profile 
*Provide commercial support for a project, working closely with the operational teams. 
*Provide guidance at various phases of a project where possible. 

Principal Duties & Accountabilities 
*Cost and Value management 
*Assist with preparation, maintenance and agreement of Project accounts 
*Assist with providing commercial and financial reporting information 
*Ensure compliance with standards and procedures in respect of Commercial activities 
*Subcontract procurement and management 
*Assist with claims management 
*Assist with control of project documentation 
*Recording and assisting with management of change 
*Adherence to policies and procedures 
*Ad hoc duties as job requires 

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Required 
*Degree or equivalent level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related construction subject 
*Relevant commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation 
*Preferably working towards their RICS/ chartership

Estimator – Main Contractor – Central London

Estimator – Main Contractor – Central London

This thriving company has developed a reputation of delivering a high quality services to clients, carrying out both new build and refurbishment projects in multiple sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and educational projects 

Due to securing a number of additional projects and also an increase in the projects they are currently tendering for, they require a QS/Estimator with 4-6 years’ experience.

The company is growing in scale with typically 5-7 projects live in London and would like to add additional QS’s or Estimator who could work on site and also assist in bid / tender preparation.

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Building) 4-6 yrs experience

• 4-6 years’ experience as  QS/Estimator within the London market, ideally with a Main Contractor
• Educated to diploma / Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar.
• Ability to tender on projects typically £3-20m
• Have worked as a QS/Estimator on site and also have spent some time in Head Office working on bids / tender submissions.
• Solid knowledge of Subcontractors operating in the London market
• Some Estimating / Bid Preparation exposure

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established contractor.

Quantity Surveyor - Building Consultancy - London

Quantity Surveyor - Building Consultancy - London 

Our client, a leading building consultancy practice based in London, is currently seeking a quantity surveyor to join their expanding team.

They have a highly motivated team who are proud to advise some of the country’s leading property investors, developers, retailers and occupiers and due to expansion they are looking to appoint an APC level or recently chartered MRICS quantity surveyor.

You will be working as part of a small and friendly team of quantity surveyors delivering across a range of sectors, particularly the commercial sector.

Due to their size there are no barriers to promotion and you will be supported and encouraged to achieve promotion as quickly as possible.

Salary is dependent on the individual and they pay commission on any work you bring in as well as bonuses yearly.

Estimator - Civil Construction - South London

Estimator - Civil Construction - South London 

Job Purpose and Scope:

Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager, we are seeking to recruit either an Estimator who is looking for progression, or Senior Estimator to work within the Bid Team for the preparation of fully considered submissions.

The overall purpose of the role is to prepare accurate cost plans and detailed estimates, identifying true net cost, to enable the Company to fulfill its business objectives.

Other key responsibilities and attributes will include the following: -

Accountabilities and keys tasks:

• To be able to work under own direction, with minimal supervision within a Bid Team environment whilst maintaining Group Estimating procedures and philosophy.
• To ensure safe delivery of the tender on date of submission.
• To confidently present the estimate at the Finalisation Meeting supported by a fully priced nett cost build up with a full knowledge and understanding of the project in the form of a fully completed Tender Quality Plan with a full knowledge and understanding of the project.
• To liaise with other members of the bid team as appropriate to ensure that all aspects of the tender documentation are fully understood and adequately responded to, advising all members of the team on cost, build ability and programme where appropriate.
• To have a good working knowledge of the local market, and comply with and promote the Core Supply Chain philosophy in the preparation of the tender enquiry list with the Bid Team.
• To ensure that the finalised estimate is properly signed off in accordance with the QA Procedures, and completion of the form of tender for signature by the Managing Director.
• To maintain regular contact with clients and consultant teams and to act at all times in accordance with the Company`s values as an ambassador and advisor, ensuring that working relationships with internal and external customers are consistent with the highest standards.
• To receive, acknowledge and check tender documentation and (along with other members of the Bid Team) raise queries relating to the tender documentation.
• To evaluate the tender information and prepare tender action plan and contribute to Bid Strategy (along with other members of the Bid Team).
• To attend any meetings with the Professional or Design teams both during and post tender.
• To evaluate and compare quotations received, and compile the price in a thorough, logical and consistent manner.
• Prepare full priced buildups for internal priced elements of work to assist in supplier and subcontractor selection and to ensure competitiveness.

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

Essential:

• To have a good working knowledge of the local market, and comply with and promote the Core Supply Chain philosophy in the preparation of the tender enquiry list with the Bid Team.
• To have a challenging mindset with particular regards to new technologies, alternatives or Value Engineering in order to obtain competitive advantage.
• Knowledge of Commercial Computerised Estimating Software systems.
• Good level of knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Desirable:

• Experience of On Screen measurement tools such as CAD measure / DWG Drawing review.
• Knowledge or previous experience with Causeway Estimating Software.

Contextual / Other Information:

In addition to the above applications for consideration at Senior Estimator level should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Act as Bid Manager on selected Tenders and Bids.
• The ability to manage other Estimating Team members at Bid Stage, such as Administrators and other support staff.
• Experience requisite with the role.
• To have a challenging mindset with particular regards to new technologies, alternatives or Value Engineering in order to obtain competitive advantage.

Estimator - Essex, UK - Construction

Estimator - Essex, UK - Construction 
Behind every great business, is a great team, and our people and our relationships with our clients are the essence of how we deliver first class, cost effective construction and support services across the public and private sectors.

The position:

• Prepare and submit proposals within a timely manner
• Evaluate tender inquiry documentation, assess resource, materials, engineering requirements and costs
• Generate and submit documentation for tender approval
• Liaise with Consultants, Contracts Managers, Clients and Subcontractors ensuring specifications, volumes, issues and risks are identified and agreed
• Present tender proposals to clients and management teams
• Detailed site visits to determine and mitigate risk to the business for tender submission

What we're looking for:

• In depth knowledge of Estimating tools and techniques, using analytical methods for rate build ups and using estimating software
• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, including Design and Build JCT within ground works, civil engineering and high rise projects
• A thorough understanding of the impact and significance of an estimating role with experience in a similar organisation
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, highlighting and challenging any uncertainty
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence at various levels
• Proactive, hands on approach, with good team ethics
• Capable of working to tight deadlines, and on own initiative whilst achieving and delivering self-set targets
• Strong IT skills including MS Suite and Estimating software, ideally QS CAD

What we offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that is dynamic, forward thinking and offers genuine career progression opportunities. We offer competitive benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, pension and much more! If you feel you hold the experience we are looking for then please apply now!

Rail RAMS/Signalling Engineers/Cost Controllers

Rail RAMS/Signalling Engineers/Cost Controllers

This world leader in Railway Systems is currently heavily recruiting for skilled Railway Professionals to join their highly successful and multiple award winning project team.

The business has several opportunities to join in current major projects, aswell as partake in bid and technical support.

We are extremely keen to hear from professionals with a proven background in Rail Systems Engineering for the following opportunities:

• 3 X RAMS Engineers/Managers (Rolling stock and/or Signalling Systems) - 3+ years experience
• 3 X Systems Engineers/Requirements Management (Rail and/or Defence) - 3+ years experience
• 2 X Senior/Principal Systems Engineers - 10+ years experience
• 2 X Experienced Rail Systems Project Cost/Financial Controllers/Planners/Engineers - 3+ years experience (previous RRL-Regional Rail Link experience advantageous)
• 4 X Rail Systems Consultants/SME's - 10+ years experience

The business has won some of Australia's most iconic and largest Railway Projects, they have an excellent project pipeline to deliver!

Above award salary, excellent team culture and working environment; offering flexibility and extra days leave will be offered to the right candidates!