Senior Quantity Surveyor

4 weeks ago


Sherburn in Elmet, United Kingdom VolkerWessels UK Full time

The role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the TRU East Alliance, one of the most significant rail projects in the North of England. This position is based at the project hub at Gascoigne Wood, near Sherburn in Elmet (LS25 6JE) with travel across multiple sites between Leeds and York.

The mission of the TRU East Alliance is to transform the East of Leeds route allowing people to travel faster, more reliably and in greater comfort between the North’s great cities. Providing passengers with more choice, more seats and better facilities on a safer, cleaner, more environmentally friendly railway. 

Working within the TRUe Alliance as a valued member of our project commercial team and wider project delivery team. The Transpennine Route Upgrade works East of Leeds are being delivered by the TRUe Alliance, with circa £1bn of works expected to be delivered throughout the portfolio, offering an exciting opportunity to grow and progress your career.

We are seeking a dynamic and competent individual who can effectively handle a significant package of works within a large-scale project, working alongside multiple stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project that will shape the future of rail travel in the region. Join our team and make a difference in transforming the way people travel in the North of England.

Key accountabilities

Your primary responsibilities will revolve around managing the financial and commercial aspects of the projects. By collaborating with various stakeholders, you will contribute to the achievement of our objectives and the smooth operation of the alliance.

Other key duties include:

Responsible for the briefing the discipline team on the requirements, Commercial and Contractual aspects of the Projects under your responsibility both at initial handover stage and on an ongoing basis where required. Optimise contract turnover, profitability, and cash for the Contracts under your control. Responsible for the administration of disciplines under your control including but not limited to reporting requirements and the production, timely submission, and negotiation of variations, claims and notices. Responsible for the production and/or assurance of accurate monthly reports on a timely basis as required by the company and alliance in relation to contract performance, including cost value reconciliation. Work with the discipline team to ensure the control of ongoing costs, budgets, cost to complete and outturn forecasts, ensuring appropriate budget control measures are in place. Liaison with Alliance Commercial Leads / Project Managers to ensure any significant issues are identified and provide consideration as to the appropriate actions which are required to resolve the issue. Ensure relationships with alliance partners and the alliance auditor are maintained throughout the lifecycle of a project inclusive of managing the alliance auditors’ expectations in relation to final value. Undertake line management duties for members of the commercial team, inclusive of motivating staff, performance management, communicating effectively and developing staff to meet business needs. Responsible for the procurement and management of Subcontracts and Suppliers in accordance with the Commercial Manual whilst ensuring best value is achieved. Support the company’s work winning process and provide support for the development of new business. Feedback of Contract performance to Work Winning to ensure lessons are captured. Provide support to their Line Manager and the Finance Manager to set, review and monitor annual budgets whilst ensuring compliance with the Company’s financial authority procedure. Engaging and collaborating with multiple alliance partners, fostering a win-win approach for all participants. Emphasising and exemplifying appropriate alliancing behaviours and "best for project" approaches to support successful program delivery for the benefit of all alliance members.

By joining our team and fulfilling these responsibilities, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects, effective cost management, and collaboration within our alliance. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the financial well-being of our projects and upholding our commitment to excellence in all aspects of our work.

Skills & experience

Considerable and demonstrable experience in a commercial role is an essential requirement for this role. You will ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, will have worked closely with both clients and suppliers and will have managed the interfaces within project teams.

Additionally, you will have the following experience/skill set:

Proficient in MS office applications (Microsoft Word & Excel) Influencing and negotiation skills Ability to work effectively under time constraints and competing priorities Be able to maintain good relationships with experienced managers and leaders. Excellent communication, numeracy & literacy skills. Analytical approach to problem solving Full UK driving licence

Location

Sherburn in Elmet with travel to multiple sites between Leeds and York.


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