QUANTITY SURVEYOR (ASHFORD, KENT)

Established in 1992, Cleshar Contract Services Limited is a well-established company and respected provider of Track, Civil Engineering, Construction, and maintenance services to the railway industry.
At Cleshar, we employ over 1,400 people across multiple projects and disciplines, delivering the following rail services to provide a sustainable future for the rail industry and enhance the lives of people and their communities. Key areas we cover include:
· Rail
· Capital works and Infrastructure
· Support Services
· Infrastructure maintenance
· Welding
· Safety critical resources
· Power systems
· M&E (Mechanical and Engineering)
· Signals and Telecom
· Safety Training

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for all the commercial aspects of all the contracts associated with the National Rail Portfolio, maximising the financial effectiveness and profitability of projects through diligent application of proper contractual and commercial practises with careful management of risk.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

· Ensure monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, amounts for contract, subcontractors, specialists, and suppliers are completed as required by the various contracts and deadlines
· Effectively manage the commercial team
· Assist with tenders as required
· Provide timely, accurate valuations and where required, cost forecasts and cash flows.
· Financial control of variations to the Contract.
· Maintain good relations with Clients and their representatives at all times. Represent the Company’s interest at meetings held in connection with works on the relevant contract.