Quantity Surveyor
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Penrith or Warrington (North West & Central)
Sector: Rail ¦ Civil Engineering & Buildings Asset Management
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic commercial team within a fast-paced rail, civils, and buildings asset management framework (CP7). This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working on significant projects and maintenance remits across the North West & Central regional, rail network.
Business Unit
Our company operates in a busy rail civils & buildings asset maintenance/management environment, focusing on reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance projects. With regional offices in Warrington and Tamworth, our Asset Management framework is responsible for maintaining and repairing rail assets under a long-term contract for CP7. Projects can range from bridge and tunnel repairs to managing flood and weather damage.
Key Responsibilities
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work within the regional Framework Delivery team primarily focused on local rail maintenance projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with the commercial team to assist Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers in managing multiple sites to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
- Preparing accurate pricing estimates and ensuring timely submission.
- Resolving pricing discrepancies with clients.
- Establishing and maintaining client relationships.
- Coordinating with Site Managers to gather daily operational information.
- Managing subcontractor relationships and performance.
- Assisting in change management processes and alerting for early warnings.
- Conducting contract administration (proficient in NEC/NR forms of contract).
- Preparing Cost Value Reports (CVRs) and final accounts.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a rail and civil engineering context.
- Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC/HND/Degree).
- Practical experience with civil engineering projects, including rail, bridges, and structures.
- Familiarity with rail sector experience, particularly Network Rail projects or maintenance frameworks.
- Knowledge of NEC or bespoke Network Rail forms of contract.
- Experience working within a contractor organisation.
What We Offer
In return for your expertise and dedication, we provide:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Option for a company car or car allowance.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
- Up to 3 volunteer days.
- Company contributory pension scheme.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Health cash plan and rewards through Westfield Health.
- Employee referral incentives.
- A robust infrastructure for personal and professional development, paving the way for career progression.
- Ongoing learning opportunities.
- A commitment to workplace safety.
- Employee forums that prioritise open communication and feedback.
If you are a driven Quantity Surveyor looking for a rewarding position with opportunities for growth, we invite you to apply and contribute to our team!
The Company
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 doesn’t 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:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
The Benefits
We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:
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