Commercial Quantity Surveyor

15 hours ago


Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom CV Library Full time

Job Title: Commercial Quantity Surveyor - Rail

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead our Commercial Team in the rail industry.

Location: Chippenham, near the office of our Civils and Construction contractor.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing budgets and leading commercial teams. The salary for this position is £46,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage all commercial aspects of projects from tendering to completion.
  • Support the tendering process with accurate financial analysis and reporting.
  • Liaise with clients, senior staff, and PQS to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Lead, develop, and manage the commercial team to achieve project goals.
  • Anticipate and mitigate changes that impact project timelines and budgets.
  • Create detailed project procurement schedules and coordinate with suppliers.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials to site.
  • Collaborate with the supply chain team to maintain cost and quality standards.
  • Deliver regular, accurate reports to stakeholders.
  • Plan and manage own work and the commercial team's workload.
  • Identify and eliminate unnecessary costs to meet project budgets and deadlines.
Requirements:
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of commercial and technical principles.
  • Possess in-depth understanding of financial reporting and budget management.
  • Holds a strong background in the rail industry.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in the rail industry who can lead our commercial team and help us deliver successful projects.



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