Job Description
Role:
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a long-term Rail Infrastructure project, providing commercial expertise across a portfolio of engineering works.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-contract through to completion. Working closely with project delivery teams, engineers and key stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining contractual compliance and commercial best practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a major infrastructure programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide commercial support across allocated projects, including budget management, cost reporting, forecasting and change control.
- Manage the financial performance of work packages and assist with cost planning and risk management.
- Support Project Managers and Work Package Managers with contractual advice and commercial guidance throughout project delivery.
- Prepare accurate commercial reports for internal management and client requirements.
- Monitor project costs, variations and compensation events, ensuring all commercial records are maintained accurately.
- Administer subcontractor accounts, direct labour costs and material expenditure.
- Ensure documentation is maintained in line with company procedures and contractual obligations.
- Build effective working relationships with finance teams, engineering departments, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
- Maintain clear, auditable records that support project governance and commercial compliance.
Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or Contracts Administrator within a contractor-led environment.
- A background in Rail, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Construction or another related engineering sector.
- A relevant degree or equivalent industry experience, with professional qualifications such as RICS, ICES or similar being advantageous.
- Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, direct labour, project costs, variations and forecasting.
- Strong commercial judgement with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- The ability to prioritise workload, work independently and deliver within demanding project timescales.
- A track record of building long-term relationships with clients and successfully supporting projects over extended contract periods.
- Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels across project teams and client organisations.
What's on Offer
- Immediate start available.
- Contract running until 31st December 2026.
- Outside IR35 engagement.
- Opportunity to work on a major Rail Infrastructure programme.
- Collaborative project environment with long-term project stability.
Applicants must be willing to travel to the customer site in Central Huddersfield three days per week and comply with all site safety, security and project governance requirements throughout the duration of the contract.
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