Senior Quantity Surveyor - Outside IR35

Overview

My award winning high profile rail client is looking for an experienced senior quantity surveyor to join their existing team in Huddersfield.

This is a unique opportunity to join a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure as part of the strategic development spanning multiple control periods.

• Commercial management of various projects/work packages as directed including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way.
• Lead the commercial function and report to the Commercial Manager for cost and value reporting, work package budgeting, cost control and final account.
• Work package change control and management and provide key commercial interface for responsible work package.
• Provide contractual & commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering team.
• Work package cost management including forecasting, budget management and control.
• Monitor, actively manage and mitigate work package risks.
• Deliver internal and external commercial reports as required by Commercial Delivery Strategy.
• Ensure processes and document control complies with appropriate Company standards.
• Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders (finance, project management, engineering, sub‑contractors, suppliers and Customer).
• Maintain auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Degree qualified or equivalent and/or working towards a professional qualification – RICS, ICES or similar.
• Strong track record in a contractor side, project environment.
• Able to manage both direct labour and subcontract costs.
• Ability to estimate change / variations using various methods.
• Able to forecast cost and measure cost of work complete.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage commercial strategies.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage expectations.
• Good financial and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions.
• Good contractual knowledge and experience.
• Confident and able to deal externally and at all levels.

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