Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Warrington (North West & Central)
Sector: Rail Civil Engineering & Buildings Asset Management

Overview
We are searching for an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic commercial team within a fast-paced rail civils and buildings asset management framework (CP7). This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career while managing significant projects and maintenance responsibilities across the North West & Central regional rail network.

Business Unit
Our company excels in a busy rail civils & buildings asset maintenance and management environment emphasising reactive planned and preventative maintenance projects. With regional offices in Warrington and Tamworth our Asset Management framework is dedicated to the ongoing maintenance and repair of rail assets under a long-term contract for CP7. Projects can range from bridge and tunnel repairs to management of flood and weather-related damages.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be integral to the regional framework delivery team focusing on rail infrastructure asset maintenance including buildings and civil engineering maintenance remits while also offering support across various projects within the North West & Central region. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Timely presentation of all payment applications ensuring all contractual entitlements are well-documented.
• Guaranteeing payments are received according to the contract terms.
• Promptly submitting estimates and tendering information to clients.
• Preparing and negotiating Final Accounts ensuring all contractual entitlements are addressed.
• Delivering weekly cost/value information delivery schedules and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
• Preparing Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts.
• Developing forward work schedules and cash flows.
• Managing procurement negotiation and placement of subcontract orders.
• Leading financial and commercial management of subcontractors through to the settlement of their Final Accounts.
• Ensuring all contractual letters notices and information comply with contract requirements.
• Documenting support for additional payments variations claims etc.
• Providing commercial support to site and contracts management teams as well as the Estimating and Procurement teams.
• Overseeing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors in training as needed.
• Maintaining close communication with the client on all commercial matters including preparing and submitting supporting information.
• Executing other tasks as authorised by line management.

Requirements
To be considered for this role you should meet the following criteria:

• Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a rail and civil engineering asset maintenance environment preferably working for a main contractor.
• A relevant degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Practical experience with civil engineering projects and maintenance.
• Experience in the rail sector particularly with Network Rail projects or maintenance frameworks.
• Familiarity with NEC or bespoke Network Rail forms of contract.
• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in a contractor organisation.

What We Offer
In return for your experience and commitment we provide:

• A competitive annual salary negotiable based on experience.
• Option for a company car or car allowance.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service.
• Up to 3 volunteer days.
• A company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Health cash plan and rewards through Westfield Health.
• A generous employee referral scheme.
• A supportive infrastructure aimed at personal and professional development providing clear pathways for career advancement.
• Consistent opportunities for ongoing learning.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Employee forums that offer a platform for sharing your voice and opinions.

If you are a determined Senior Quantity Surveyor eager for a rewarding role with opportunities for growth we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team!

Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager