What is the Role?
This is a commercial role, with a major rail civil engineering contractor, with a huge work bank and secure project workbank.
Change Control Assistant – Quantity Surveyor.
The function of the role is to “assist in optimising margin whilst protecting the Company from commercial risk”
You will be involved in a variety of commercial tasks that include;
· “Input into the preparation and submission of applications for payment and follow up credit control processes”
· “Input into the documentation to support quarterly cost to complete exercises including costing processes and forecasting data together with monthly profit/loss Operating statements.”
The Company and general background Information.
This organisation is a specialist rail contractor, with multiple UK Offices. They are actively developing their International presence, and have undertaken a number of international projects, either as a Joint Venture or in their own right. Within the domestic market they have a reputation for delivering major multidisciplinary projects.
Wherever possible they try to ensure that candidates get a broad experience across the entire rail civil engineering portfolio.
Their huge portfolio is based on public sector work, where investment has been committed. Their portfolio of work is secure and growing, therefore during this period of wider turmoil, they have the added benefit of providing security of work. They are arguably the largest player in the rail project market, with an excellent reputation.
What Skills do I need?
You must have undertaken this role before and process the following;
· “A knowledge and ability to interpret the provisions of various forms of construction industry contracts. “
· ”Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and other third parties as well as with other members of the Project Team, including engineers, supervisors, accountants and administration staff and other commercial staff.”
· “experience in the commercial management of sub-contract orders from initial enquiry to agreement of final accounts”
You must also understand the following;
· project risk.
· Understand Alternative Dispute resolution procedures.
Why should I apply?
We have met a number of their core decision makers, across their discipline and can vouch, that there is a genuine commitment to quality, safety and engineering principals across the company.
They endeavor to invest in their staff, developing core succession plans for each individual.
There are good opportunities for progression and they are offering a competitive salary and benefits package, which can include
Annual Leave – Standard 25 Days + bank holidays. (Option to purchase more)
Car or Car Allowance
Travel to work paid in London
Flexible benefits scheme.
Inner London Site Allowance.
Hours of work - 39 per week.
Pension - PPP Private heath care.
Our Methodology
We provide honest feedback and manage the recruitment process from conception to completion in an effective and efficient manner for every person involved.
Critical Project Resourcing has been engaged as an approved supplier for this company’s main technical requirements. We have worked with this organisation for over eight years, supporting growth with selection of key individuals for critical roles. |
