Senior Quantity Surveyor – Outside IR35 – TRU Project
Contract: Outside IR35
Location: Hybrid – working closely with programme/project teams
Sector: Rail Infrastructure
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Project, one of the UK’s flagship rail modernisation programmes. This is an excellent Outside IR35 opportunity to play a key role in transforming the UK’s railway signalling infrastructure, spanning multiple control periods and shaping the future of rail delivery.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, acting as the commercial interface between delivery teams, project management and senior leadership. You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and take ownership of cost and value reporting, work package budgeting, change management, risk mitigation and final accounts.
With significant responsibility across a major rail programme, this role demands both technical commercial expertise and the ability to lead collaborative relationships across the business and supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Provide pre- and post-contract commercial support across designated projects/work packages, including subcontract, materials and direct labour.
Manage project work package cost control, forecasting, budgeting and final accounts.
Act as the primary commercial interface for work package managers.
Lead on change control and variation management processes.
Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineers.
Proactively monitor and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
Produce and present internal and external commercial reports in line with the delivery strategy.
Maintain compliance with company processes, document control and auditable records.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders including finance, engineering, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator within contractor-side project delivery.
Strong background in rail, infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
Degree-qualified or equivalent, ideally working towards or holding a professional qualification (RICS, ICES or similar).
Excellent commercial and financial acumen with a track record in cost forecasting, change/variation management and final accounts.
Strong contractual knowledge and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage both direct labour and subcontract costs in a project environment.
Proactive communicator, confident in engaging at all levels internally and externally.
Self-motivated, able to work independently under cost/time-critical conditions