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Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract duration - initially until July 2027 Office location - Chippenham Working arrangements - Hybrid working (3-4 days a week in the office) IR35 - Outside IR35 Rate - £450 - £500 LTD or umbrella A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Contractor on a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: • Leading the commercial function, • Project work package change control and management, • Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering, • Principal Contractor experience, • Rail Signalling project experience AMRT1_UKTJ ...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract duration - initially until July 2027 Office location - Chippenham Working arrangements - Hybrid working (3-4 days a week in the office) IR35 - Outside IR35 Rate - £450 - £500 LTD or umbrella A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Contractor on a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: • Leading the commercial function, • Project work package change control and management, • Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering, • Customer facing engagement Essential: • Principal Contractor experience, • Rail Signalling project experience

Our client, a leading company in the rail industry, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role. This position requires substantial experience in rail or related industries, including engineering, defence, construction, or IT. Key Responsibilities: Provide post-contract commercial support for designated packages of work, including subcontract, materials, and direct labour. Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints. Assist with the commercial management of various work packages, including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way. Manage work package change control and management. Provide key commercial interface for responsible work package managers. Offer contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams. Oversee cost management, including forecasting, budget management, and control. Monitor and mitigate work package risks proactively. Contribute to internal and external commercial reports as required by the Commercial Delivery Strategy. Ensure processes and document control align with company standards. Collaborate with key partners, such as finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients. Maintain auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements. Act as a primary interface to work package managers, key partners, and suppliers. Job Requirements: Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contractor-side project environment. Experience in rail. Degree qualified or equivalent and/or working towards a professional qualification (RICS, IACCM or similar). Strong track record in a contractor-side project environment. Capability to manage both direct labour and subcontract costs. Proficiency in estimating change/variations using various methods. Ability to forecast costs, measure cost of work complete, and articulate any variance. Experience in managing commercial reporting internally and externally. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage expectations. Competency in managing commercial strategies. Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Good financial and commercial acumen. Capability to work under own initiative with limited supervision under cost or time constraints. Good contractual knowledge and experience. Confident in dealing externally and internally at all levels. Ability to operate effectively within a team environment. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project, and MS Outlook. If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging role within the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chippenham (3 days on-site, 2 days working from home) 12 month contract (outside of IR35) £(Apply online only) per day About the Role: - We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide post-contract commercial support across a range of work packages. This is a key role supporting project delivery, ensuring commercial success while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. - You will play a vital role in managing costs, controlling change, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time. Responsibilities: - Provide post-contract commercial support across subcontract, materials, and direct labour packages - Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints - Support the commercial management of work packages including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way - Manage change control processes for assigned work packages - Act as the primary commercial interface for work package managers - Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams - Manage costs, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial control - Identify, monitor, and mitigate commercial risks - Contribute to internal and external commercial reporting - Ensure compliance with company processes and document control standards - Collaborate with finance, project management, engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients - Maintain auditable records in line with contractual requirements Requirements: - Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contractor-side project environment - Background in industries such as rail, engineering, defence, construction, or similar - Degree qualified (or equivalent) and/or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, IACCM) - Strong experience managing direct labour and subcontract costs - Skilled in estimating and managing change/variations - Experienced in cost forecasting and variance analysis - Strong commercial reporting experience (internal and external) - Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills - Strong commercial and financial acumen - Able to work independently under tight deadlines - Solid contractual knowledge and experience - Confident communicator, able to engage at all levels - Strong team player with collaborative approach - Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) If this is of interest, please apply with your most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch