Lead Quantity Surveyor
Contract 18 Months
Location Cambridge
OUTSIDE IR35
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our Rail Infrastructure business and support the Programme Commercial Manager Commercial support to assist project team in commercial matters subcontract management and change management This is a unique opportunity to join a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure in and around the Cambridge area as part of the strategic development spanning multiple control periods This is a dynamic role requiring customer facing engagement you will be the interface between the delivery team project management and commercial management Working in a project team leading the commercial function and reporting to the commercial manger you will be responsible to the Commercial Manager for the cost and value reporting work package budgeting cost control thorough to the final account
The role demands developed communication and interpersonal skills as you will be working in a collaborative environment with multiple interfaces across the business and programme of works to successfully deliver the project solutions to our customers
What are my responsibilitiesCommercial management of various projects work packages as directed These may include Design Installation Test Commission Materials Telecoms Electrification Power Plant Professional Services Civil Engineering and Permanent Way
&bull Responsible for project work package change control and management
&bull Provides key commercial interface for responsible work package manager
&bull Provide contractual commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering
&bull Responsible for work package cost management including forecasting budget management and control
&bull Monitor and actively manage and mitigate work package risks
&bull Internal and external commercial reports as required by Commercial Delivery Strategy
&bull Ensure processes and document control complies with the appropriate Company standards
&bull Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders Eg finance project management engineering sub-contractors suppliers and Customer&bull Responsible for maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements
What do I need to qualify for the jobPrevious Quantity Surveyor Contracts Administrator experience working within a contractor side project environment
Experience ideally gained in a similar or related industry e g rail engineering construction
&bull Degree qualified or equivalent and or hold or working towards professional qualification- RICS ICES or similar
&bull Strong track record in a contractor side project environment
&bull Able to manage both direct labour and subcontract costs
&bull Ability to estimate change variations using various methods
&bull Able to forecast cost and measure cost of work complete
&bull Good negotiation skills
&bull Ability to manage commercial strategies
&bull Ability to work with limited supervision and manage expectations
&bull Good financial and commercial acumen
&bull Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions
&bull Good Contractual knowledge and experience
&bull Confident and able to deal externally and internally at all levels
Please apply with an up to date CV to be considered