Our client, a leader in the rail infrastructure sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term contract position based in Huddersfield. This role offers an opportunity to work on a high-profile rail project, providing commercial support and ensuring successful project delivery outside IR35 regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide pre/post contract commercial support for designated projects, including subcontract, materials, and direct labour.
* Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints.
* Act as a primary interface working with Project Managers, Work Package Managers, key stakeholders, and suppliers.
* Responsible for project work package change control and management.
* Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering.
* Responsible for work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management, and control.
* Monitor and actively manage and mitigate work package risks.
* Produce internal and external commercial reports in line with the Commercial Delivery Strategy.
* Ensure processes and document control comply with appropriate company standards.
* Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders such as finance, project management, engineering, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers.
Job Requirements
* Degree qualified or equivalent and/or holding or working towards a professional qualification (RICS, ICES, or similar).
* Strong track record in a contractor-side project environment.
* Ability to manage both direct labour and subcontract costs.
* Skill in estimating change/variations using various methods.
* Able to forecast cost and measure the cost of work completed.
* Good negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage commercial strategies.
* Capability to work with limited supervision and manage expectations.
* Good financial and commercial acumen.
* Proficiency in working under own initiative and managing cost or time critical conditions.
* Sound contractual knowledge and experience.
* Confidence and ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new contract opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic project team in Huddersfield.
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