On behalf of our client I am recruiting for a Senior QS for Main Contractor in the Rail Electrification Industry. This is a contract role expected to last a minimum of 6 months.

Based in Tavistock you will be working on contracts for LUL. NEC3 Option A experience essential and Electrical knowledge would be an advantage along with LUL exposure.

Candidate must understand cooperative contracting environments as we are looking to build repeat business with this client.

Purpose of Role

Operational lead/responsibility for project commercial activities within Rail Electrification for the LUL client base.

Principal Accountabilities

Manage/Lead Project Commercial Activities.
Responsible to the Senior Commercial Manager for all project commercial activities pertaining to allocated projects.
Establishment and maintenance of the appropriate project commercial controls to deliver the
business objectives e.g.:
* Develop project procurement strategy and program in conjunction with the procurement team.
* Management of the project full sub-contract cycle including preparation of flow down documentation, with the Procurement team and production of liability sheets.
* Preparation and reporting of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation and associated information for management review.
* Management of application and credit control processes ensuring positive cash flow.
* Management and avoidance of disputes.
* Identify and preparation of variations to contracts.
* Input into the management of change control system and increases to contract value ensuring any agreement within Levels of Authority.
* Escalation of potential EOT claims. Manage / provide required commercial project specific backup information and support claim submissions.
* Support the management of project risk.
* Provision of basic commercial advice to Project teams.
* Commercial Management of JV partners if applicable.
* Attendance of Project review meetings.
* Support the production of client and internal reports.
* Input into the development of team spirit and trustworthiness within Project commercial team, Client and Subcontractors.

Performance Management and continuous improvement of the commercial processes and controls within the business.
Support tender pricing activities as and when required.
Work in close conjunction with project managers, sales, procurement, finance, and engineering to achieve the business results.
Develop profitable customer commercial relationships.
Continuous improvement of the job and activities in line with the Siemens Values.

Knowledge & Experience

Appropriate and relevant experience and in depth knowledge of Commercial activities.
BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction / commercial related subject. Preferably qualified CIOB or RICS accreditation (or working towards it).
Experience in dealing with Network Rail contract terms and conditions and Rail Electrification Projects.
Team leader
Self motivated.
Strong communication skills.
Strong planning and organising skills.

If the above is of interest please make contact at the details attached.

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