Quantity Surveyor
Company
Location
Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/8/2025
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Description
Sector: Rail Distribution & Plant / Canals & River Trust (M&E Maintenance)
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
About The Opportunity
We invite a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Engineering business unit situated in Barnsley. This role involves a diverse portfolio of mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance projects for esteemed clients such as Network Rail and the Canals & River Trust.
Business Unit Overview
Our busy and fast-paced business unit undertakes a wide range of engineering works, primarily focusing on engineering maintenance and infrastructure projects encompassing mechanical & electrical (M&E), Distribution & Plant (D&P), and civil engineering sectors.
Role Overview
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role within the commercial team, collaborating closely with Commercial Managers and operational project delivery teams. Your focus will be on the daily commercial management of various engineering projects within our portfolio, primarily support the Network Rail (D&P) and Canals & Rivers Trust project portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
To thrive in this role, candidates must possess:
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:
[email protected]
Recruitment Manager
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
About The Opportunity
We invite a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Engineering business unit situated in Barnsley. This role involves a diverse portfolio of mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance projects for esteemed clients such as Network Rail and the Canals & River Trust.
Business Unit Overview
Our busy and fast-paced business unit undertakes a wide range of engineering works, primarily focusing on engineering maintenance and infrastructure projects encompassing mechanical & electrical (M&E), Distribution & Plant (D&P), and civil engineering sectors.
Role Overview
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role within the commercial team, collaborating closely with Commercial Managers and operational project delivery teams. Your focus will be on the daily commercial management of various engineering projects within our portfolio, primarily support the Network Rail (D&P) and Canals & Rivers Trust project portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timely presentation of applications for payment, ensuring all contractual entitlements are considered.
- Managing payment receipt in accordance with contract terms.
- Submission of estimate/tendering information to clients promptly.
- Preparing and negotiating Final Accounts, ensuring all contractual entitlements are addressed.
- Regular presentation of weekly cost/value information, delivery schedules, and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
- Preparing and presenting Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts.
- Developing forward work schedules and cash flows.
- Overseeing procurement, negotiation, and placement of Sub-contract Orders.
- Managing the financial and commercial aspects of Sub-contractors up to the settlement of their Final Accounts.
- Ensuring all contractual letters, notices, and information are presented as per contract requirements.
- Preparing appropriate documentation for additional payments, variations, and claims.
- Providing commercial support to site and contract management teams.
- Collaborating with Estimating and Procurement teams for commercial support.
- Offering oversight and support to Trainee/Apprentice Quantity Surveyors.
- Maintaining close communication with clients on all commercial matters, including preparing and submitting supporting documentation.
To thrive in this role, candidates must possess:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, particularly in a rail and/or M&E/Power engineering environment.
- A degree qualification and membership with RICS or ICES (or related compensating experience).
- Experience within a contracting environment, specifically in the Civil Engineering sector.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.
- A competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience.
- Choice between a Company Car or Car Allowance.
- 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Up to 3 volunteer days annually.
- Company contributory Pension scheme.
- Life Insurance coverage.
- Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
- Robust support and an employee infrastructure aimed at fostering personal and professional development.
- Numerous learning and career progression opportunities.
- A commitment to providing a safe work environment.
- Employee forums that enable your voice to be heard.
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:
[email protected]
Recruitment Manager
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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