Job ID: 196979
Intern Quantity Surveyor - Thameslink
Siemens Rail Automation | London
With unprecedented level of investment, there has never been a better time to gain experience in the rail
industry.
Siemens Rail Automation is the market leader in train control, both here in the UK but also globally where it
provides services to the world's blue chip rail networks. Its extensive portfolio of "technology leading" products
have provided solutions for many different type of railways systems across the world, from densely used metro's
to high speed networks.
The world's railways are growing and offer great career opportunities and under the guidance of a Regional
Commercial Manager, you will gain hands-on experience of quantity surveying and commercial management on
live rail automation projects, and develop the technical, financial and legal knowledge needed to succeed in the
profession. We have three internships available in Birmingham, Ashby de la Zouch or Croydon.
What are my responsibilities?
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Contract Administration – knowledge of the contractual mechanisms and procedures applied at various
stages of the contract
Contract Practice – knowledge of the contract at project level, including the implications and obligations
that apply to the parties of the contract. Carrying out the contractual mechanisms and procedures
relevant to the financial management aspects of your project, such as change procedures, valuations,
loss and expense and final accounts
Project reporting - the preparation and presentation of reports on the performance of a project at regular
intervals, to provide effective forecasting of costs, risks and their financial implications
Quantification and costing - carrying out measurement and quantification
What do I need to qualify for this job?
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Currently enrolled on a Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management course at an undergraduate course
Ability to operate effectively within a team environment – required to interface with finance, project
management, engineering and planning functions
Possess good analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills
Good financial and commercial acumen
Good technical knowledge, or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
Confident and able to deal internally at senior levels
Strong computing skills
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