We are looking for a QS based out of Manchester (will be traveling around the UK on occasion).This is a contract role outside of IR35 and is long termWhat are my responsibilities?Commercial functions of various work packages. These may include Design, Signalling Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way on the railway infrastructure.Work with the project delivery team responsible for work package / project change control and managementLiaise with work package managers to collate information on the worksWork package cost management, including forecasting, budget management and controlPrepares internal and external commercial reportsEstablish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders. E.g. finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, suppliers and Employers team.Maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirementsAble to manage cost of both direct labour, material, plant and subcontract cost (essential)Ability to estimate change / variations using various methods (essential)Able to forecasts cost and measure cost of work complete (essential)Good negotiation skills (essential)Assists with the implement commercial strategies (essential)Ability to work with limited supervision and manage expectation (essential) Good communication skills (essential) good financial and commercial acumen (essential)Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditionsConfident and able to deal externally and internally at all levels.Good negotiation skills.What do I need to qualify for the job?Previous Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator experience working within a contractor side project environment (essential). Experience ideally gained in a similar or related contracting construction industry e.g. Rail, Engineering, Defence.HND/Degree qualified or equivalent and or hold or working towards professional qualification, RICS, CICES (essential).5 years experience.Strong track record in a contractor side, project environment (essential)Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions (essential)Good contractual knowledge and understanding (essential)Use of Microsoft Office and other software to present high standard of documentationQuantity SurveyorManchester Posted about 18 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this field Create alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsEssexContract£21.40 PAYE / £28.05 LtdReadingContractContractContractContractFollow us on socialHertfordshireInternational House, The Chase, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NN
