Job Description
Company Overview: \nOur client, a leading organisation in the UK rail sector, is currently delivering a portfolio of major rail projects across the North West of England. They are seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a contract basis to support ongoing and upcoming works. Role is inside scope of IR35.\n \nRole Overview: \nAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing high-level commercial and contractual support to ensure effective cost management and delivery of rail infrastructure projects.
You will be expected to manage costs, mitigate risks, oversee subcontractor performance, and support client reporting requirements across multiple work packages. \n \nKey Responsibilities: \nManage all commercial aspects of assigned rail projects from inception through to final account. \nEnsure accurate cost control, forecasting, and reporting in line with client and company procedures.
\nPrepare and administer subcontractor packages, including procurement, payments, and variation management. \nDraft and review contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with NEC or NR forms of contract. \nConduct risk management and value engineering assessments where necessary.
\nProvide regular cost/value reports to senior stakeholders and assist in project reviews. \nWork collaboratively with project teams to support delivery to programme and budget. \nLiaise with external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
\n \nRequirements: \nMinimum 5-10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with recent experience at Senior QS level. \nStrong background in the rail sector \nSound knowledge of NEC contracts \nDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience). \nExcellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
\nProven track record of managing commercial functions across complex rail/civil engineering projects. \nProficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management software/tools. \nAble to work independently and manage multiple workstreams effectively