Senior Quantity Surveyor

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.

Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.

The Technical Services division encompasses Civils and Construction, Rail Operations, Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Track Warning Services. Notably, RSSI stands out as the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Services.

The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services.

Lastly, the Welding Services division specialises in Rail Welding and boasts an outstanding performance record, with a 99% first-time approval rate for our welds.

RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, Basingstoke and Cwmbran.

What will I be doing?

We are seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead on the provision of commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and ensure that the Company s objectives are achieved. As our Senior QS you will liaise with client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.

On a day to day basis, your duties will include:

• Ensuring robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level.
• Acting as Commercial lead on Bids and Tenders
• Completion of commercial pricing/build ups for client RFQs/Tenders
• Ensuring accurate project cash flow forecasting and subsequent reporting takes place.
• Carrying out cost management including undertaking supplier negotiation for plant, labour and materials
• Completing monthly project CVRs, cost and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team for the commercial performance and strategy.
• Ensuring that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.
• Actively seeking to improve processes and procedures.
• Ensuring that any main contracts entered have terms and conditions that are appropriate for RSS Infrastructure, with commercial risks identified.
• Ensuring that the supply chain are engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.
• Ensuring that good client relationships are fostered.
• Being responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting.
• Ensuring effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teams.
• Managing and mentoring the Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Co-ordinator
• Supporting the revenue forecasting process.
• Actively challenging resources and costs.
• Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar.

What experience would we like you to have?

To be considered for interview your experience and application should demonstrate:

• Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying or min 5 years experience in the field of Quantity Surveying.
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge of current Construction Law.
• Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations
• Experience within the rail sector is preferred but not essential.

RSS Infrastructure offer a range of benefits including:

• 22 days paid annual leave rising to 25 plus statutory bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme

• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• 1 x professional membership subscription per annum
• Sick Pay
• Mobile Phone
• Laptop

About us

Our mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintenance of the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company, but a trusted company who understands the value of partnerships and long standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market leading rail services groups within the UK.

We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make up of our organisation and need people who want to make a difference to our clients and to the growth of the Group. Our teams are committed, supporting each other to meet the demands of an industry sector which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Working together to either plan, resource or deliver a range of services in to a highly demanding industry sector, that can be very reactive, challenging your skills to adapt quickly to new situations. A strong work ethic and a Can Do attitude is the foundation of our business, we want people who can drive success and have a right first time, every time approach to their work life, without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people orientated business, nurturing, and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future.

As an equal opportunities employer, RSSI does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. As a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, visit our parent company website - Work for Us.

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