Quantity Surveyor in Cumbernauld

A leading Civil Engineering and Rail Infrastructure Main Contractor are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent position near Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to continue their professional development and hone their skills and experience in a rail and civil engineering project environment.

What’s in it for you: * A competitive salary; * Benefits include, Car / Car Allowance and pension * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Life Insurance * Private Healthcare Plan * Excellent experience working with a leading main contractor to progress your career.

Our client: * The client is a leading UK business operating primarily within construction and infrastructure schemes; * With a responsible sustainability strategy, they invest significant time and effort to ensure safe working environments with minimal environmental impact; * Due to on-going and future pending contracts, this is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest contractors and get exposure to interesting and prestigious projects.

* Projects can typically include civil engineering works and infrastructure projects such as: Roads, bridges, footbridges, tunnels, underbridges, flood alleviation/repairs, embankments and rail platforms etc.

What you’ll be doing: * The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing tender and contract documents, including performing risk, value management and cost control; * Working on civil engineering and rail infrastructure projects, you will also be responsible for managing costs from inception to completion to minimise cost and maximising value for money.

* Pricing and ensuring estimates are submitted accurately and on time * Resolving pricing issues with clients * Liaison with Site Managers to collate information on day to day remits * Subcontractor management * Change management and early warning * Contract administration (NEC forms of contract) What you’ll need to be successful: * The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified, with at least an HNC in Quantity Surveying; * Experience in rail infrastructure, although any civil engineering background will be considered; * At least 3+ years’ post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying; * Experience in dealing with NEC Contracts is beneficial.

* The works are fast-paced and high in volume and requires an experienced commercial candidate with the ability to handle works in this type of fast pace environment What you need to do next: Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to James Brodie at James Gray Recruitment.

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