Leading rail main contracting company seeks a Quantity Surveyor with experience or working in the UK rail industry for an OUTSIDE IR35 contract in Manchester.
This is a long term contract running unitl 2027 which will see you work on a major rail systems programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the commercial functions of various work packages, including Design, Signalling Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way.
- Collaborating with the project delivery team responsible for work package/project change control and management.
- Liaising with work package managers to collect information on works.
- Overseeing work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management, and control.
- Preparing internal and external commercial reports.
- Establishing and maintaining interfaces with key stakeholders such as finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, suppliers, and the employer's team.
- Maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages as per contractual requirements.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Contract Administrator within a contractor side project environment is essential.
- Experience ideally gained in a related contracting construction industry such as Rail, Engineering, or Defence.
- HND/Degree qualified or equivalent and/or holding or working towards a professional qualification like RICS or CICES is essential.
- Ability to manage the cost of direct labour, materials, plant, and subcontract costs.
- Proficiency in estimating changes/variations using various methods.
- Competence in forecasting costs and measuring the cost of work completed.
- Good negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
- Ability to work independently and manage expectations effectively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work under own initiative under cost or time-critical conditions.
- Good contractual knowledge and understanding.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software to present high-standard documentation.
If you have significant experience in Quantity Surveying within the rail sector and you are seeking an exciting contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to impactful rail infrastructure projects.
