Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering - Latvia F/H
CDI Lettonie, Rīga, Rīga
Job description
Through its projects, Eiffage has a strong ambition: to actively contribute to building a more sober and sustainable world. This commitment to social and environmental responsibility is embodied in an ambitious low-carbon strategy aimed at accelerating the ecological transition that is present in our various projects.
To achieve these projects, we share the same values: Responsibility, Exemplarity, Trust, Transparency, Lucidity, Courage and Pugnacity.
YOUR FUTURE ENVIRONMENT
Eiffage, Budimex and Rizzani de Eccher, in a consortium, are carrying out the civil engineering and track-laying work on the 230-kilometre Latvian section of the new Rail Baltica high-speed rail line.
The contract includes
175 engineering structures
11 wildlife crossings
The aim of this line is to integrate the Baltic States into the European rail network by creating a link between Helsinki (Finland) and Warsaw (Poland). The cross-border rail link will further the development of a single European market by facilitating trade through interoperability between the various transport networks (land, river and air). It will also help to increase the share of the most environmentally friendly modes of transport.
The section won by ERB Rail is designed for a speed of 249 km/h for passenger trains and 120 km/h for freight trains.
YOUR MAIN TASKS
The South Regional Management Team Quantity survey core responsibility is to carefully estimate quantities and costs, calculate material needs and map out project timelines for the South Region based in Iecava :
Works closely with the South Senior quantity surveyor and the GMT Head Quantity Surveyor to implement the strategies and processes defined by the General Management Team.
Prepare accurate quantity and cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, and other resources required for the project.
Assist in the tendering process by preparing tender documents, analyzing bids, and evaluating contractor proposals.
Participate in negotiations with contractors and subcontractors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Develop and manage budgets, monitoring costs, expenses, and commitments. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
Track the changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections in line with these.
Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs and measurements from architectural, engineering drawings and on-site walkabouts to determine the quantities of materials and resources required for construction.
Coordination with Subcontractors to define and agree quantities of executed works to be invoiced.
Desired profile
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Master of Engineering or RCS or similar.
Quantity surveyor's certificate for 5 years.
At least 10 years of working experience as a Quantity surveyor in construction with at least 2 years' experience in railway project.
High level of English, both spoken and written (at least at B1 level).
Attention to details is a must.
Very good analytical capability.
Ability to commit deadlines to attend the Project objectives.
Ability to adapt to the different stages of the Project and eventual changes to the plan.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time permanent position Iecava South Regional Management Team
Remuneration according to profile
Opportunity to gain professional experience in an international company.
Great working environment and support in the work process
Corporate and social events.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
A 15-minute HR telephone interview
An HR interview
An interview with the manager
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About Eiffage
Eiffage Génie Civil is present in all areas of civil engineering. Its teams are involved from design to construction, as well as in repair and maintenance, and demolition, on numerous structures in France and abroad.