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Are you a Senior Commercial Manager with experience of major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor? Do you have pre and post-contract expertise, ideally across a major programme of works? Location: Central London Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home Salary: £100,000 to £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience) About the Role We are seeking an Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead to support a main contractor on a multitude of rail signalling projects. Due to the nature of the work, only candidates with experience of major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor can be considered for this opportunity. This role is ideal for a commercially astute Commercial Manager with strong pre and post-contract experience, as well as proven ability to lead a commercial team. As a Commercial Lead, the successful candidate will take ownership of contract review, subcontractor negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring robust commercial performance across the partnership. Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Deliver all aspects of pre and post-contract commercial management.</li><li>Lead a commercial unit consisting of commercial managers and quantity surveyors.</li><li>Undertake contract reviews and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.</li><li>Oversee procurement and supply chain management.</li><li>Manage variations, valuations, and cost forecasting.</li></ul>
 Essential<ul>
<li>Experience on major rail projects for a Tier 1 contractor.</li><li>Confident in contract reviews and subcontractor negotiation.</li></ul>
 Desirable<ul>
<li>Signalling project experience</li><li>Rail partnership experience</li></ul>

Carrington West Limited

Commercial Lead

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 term
What are my responsibilities?
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<li>Commercial functions of various work packages. These may include Design, Signalling Installation, Test &amp; Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way on the railway infrastructure.</li>
<li>Work with the project delivery team responsible for work package / project change control and management</li>
<li>Liaise with work package managers to collate information on the works</li>
<li>Work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management and control</li>
<li>Prepares internal and external commercial reports</li>
<li>Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders. E.g. finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, suppliers and Employers team.</li>
<li>Maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements</li>
<li>Able to manage cost of both direct labour, material, plant and subcontract cost (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to estimate change / variations using various methods (essential)</li>
<li>Able to forecasts cost and measure cost of work complete (essential)</li>
<li>Good negotiation skills (essential)</li>
<li>Assists with the implement commercial strategies (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work with limited supervision and manage expectation (essential) Good communication skills (essential) good financial and commercial acumen (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions</li>
<li>Confident and able to deal externally and internally at all levels.</li>
<li>Good negotiation skills.</li>
</ul>
What do I need to qualify for the job?
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>HND/Degree qualified or equivalent and or hold or working towards professional qualification, RICS, CICES (essential).</li>
<li>5 years experience.</li>
<li>Strong track record in a contractor side, project environment (essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work under own initiative and under cost or time critical conditions (essential)</li>
<li>Good contractual knowledge and understanding (essential)</li>
<li>Use of Microsoft Office and other software to present high standard of documentation</li>
</ul>

MPI Limited - Rail

Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Cost Engineer with experience working for main contractors on construction projects? Do you have Cost Control experience in labour, plant, or materials?Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum Location: Wednesbury, on site 5 days per weekThis is an excellent opportunity to join a leading rail contractor within their Urban/light rail division, supporting a major depot operation. You’ll take ownership of cost control activities, invoice processing, and financial administration across a high-volume, fast-paced delivery environment. Working closely with commercial, engineering and finance teams, you’ll ensure that plant, labour, material and subcontractor costs are accurately recorded, challenged where required, and aligned to project budgets. The role offers strong exposure to major civils and rail infrastructure, with genuine opportunities to build deeper commercial expertise in a supportive and collaborative team.Essential Requirements:<ul>
<li>Experience in a cost engineering or cost control role within construction, rail, civils or engineering environments, or substantial experience as a Cost Clerk handling cost control and invoicing tasks</li><li>Strong understanding of construction project cost elements including plant, labour, materials, depot operations and subcontract packages</li><li>Demonstrable experience processing invoices, checking alignment with purchase orders and ensuring accurate cost allocation</li><li>Confidence engaging with suppliers to query costs, challenge discrepancies and ensure accurate charging</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (such as Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management) is preferred</li><li>Familiarity with cost control systems such as Copernic, JADE, LISA or similar</li><li>Membership of ACostE or a similar professional body is advantageous</li></ul>
Nice to Have:<ul>
<li>Background in civils disciplines such as drainage, piling or concrete works</li><li>Experience working at scale with high-volume invoicing or large monthly cost cycles</li><li>Prior work in depot or maintenance environments</li><li>Ability to support elements of change control and cost impact analysis</li></ul>
Interested? Get in touch with Emily today: &lt;email address removed&gt; or &lt;phone number removed&gt; .

Cost Engineer Rail

Plumber 
Liverpool 6-Month Contract
£22 per hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Plumber to work on a 6-month contract at Liverpool Train Station, supporting ongoing maintenance and upgrade works within a busy, live rail environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of plumbing duties across station facilities, ensuring all systems remain fully operational and compliant with current regulations. This role requires a reliable and safety-conscious individual who is comfortable working in a public-facing, high-traffic location.
Requirements:
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<li>Proven experience working as a plumber on commercial or large-scale sites</li>
<li>Relevant plumbing qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)</li>
<li>Own tools and PPE</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively</li>
<li>CSCS card (essential or preferred, subject to site requirements)</li>
<li>Experience working in stations, rail, or other live environments is highly advantageous</li>
</ul>
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Vital Human Resources

Plumber

Claims &amp; Time-Cost Analysis Specialist - Rail Contract Manager (Philippines)The market-leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking a Claims and Time-Cost Analysis Specialist for an ongoing Rail/Metro project in the Philippines, representing the end client.Opportunity:A globally renowned international consultancy delivering major rail and infrastructure projects is seeking a senior expert to join their team. This long-term opportunity offers involvement from project inception, providing strategic claims and time-cost analysis expertise on behalf of the client.Responsibilities:As a key member of the Contracts and Claims team, you will lead the assessment, preparation, and negotiation of contractual claims, with a strong focus on time impact analysis (TIA) and cost entitlement validation across all contract packages, including:<ul><li>Civil Works</li><li>Buildings</li><li>Rolling Stock</li><li>E&amp;M Systems</li><li>Track Works</li></ul>You will also collaborate closely with the Cost and Schedule teams to ensure robust analysis and defensible positions in all contractual matters.Core duties include:<ul><li>Leading the preparation and review of Time and Cost Claims, including forensic delay analysis and quantum assessment.</li><li>Developing and maintaining Claims Logs and Change Registers to track and manage contractual events.</li><li>Preparing and reviewing Variation Orders, Contract Amendments, and Engineer's Determinations.</li><li>Supporting Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB) proceedings with detailed claim narratives and substantiation.</li><li>Advising on contractual interfaces, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Contributing to Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports with claims and contractual insights.</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of Interim Payment Certificates and commercial evaluations.</li></ul>Key Requirements:<ul><li>Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Engineering, or related discipline.</li><li>20+ years of experience in infrastructure projects, with at least 10+ years in rail/metro.</li><li>Proven track record in Claims Management, Delay Analysis, and Cost Entitlement Assessment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of FIDIC Contracts (Harmonised Pink &amp; Yellow Book preferred).</li><li>Experience with ODA/JICA-funded projects highly desirable.</li><li>Regional experience in Southeast Asia is an advantage.</li></ul>Salary Package:Flexible depending on experience, expected between $10,000 - $13,000/month (TAX FREE), plus accommodation allowance.Keywords / SEO:Claims Specialist, Time Impact Analysis, Delay Analysis, Quantum, FIDIC, Metro, Urban Rail, Contract Manager, Infrastructure, Rail, Philippines, JICA, ADB, Consultancy, Construction Supervision, Project Controls, Quantity Surveying, Dispute Resolution, Contract Administration.ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search &amp; selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.For more information on any senior International jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.comewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

ewi Recruitment

Rail Contract Mgr: Claims & Time Cost Analysis - Philippines

Rail Contract Manager: PhilippinesThe market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for an ongoing Rail/ Metro project in the Philippines, working on behalf of the end client.Opportunity:This leading international consultancy, with a global reputation for delivering major rail and infrastructure projects around the world are looking for an international expert to join their team. This is a long-term opportunity to join a project from its commencement and play a role on behalf of the client.Responsibilities:The successful individual shall be part of a contracts team, for contractual and commercial administration and management across all Contract Packages including Civils, Building, Rolling Stock, E&amp;M Systems and Track Works, Also, liaising with the Cost and Schedule Teams.Additionally you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Providing Contracts Team input to Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports</li><li>Monitoring incoming and outgoing correspondence and implementing required actions based on Change &amp; Claims Logs.</li><li>Assessment of Contractors' time and Cost claims and preparation of contractual correspondence.</li><li>Assisting with Dispute Board proceedings</li><li>Advising on Contractors' contractual Interface obligations.</li><li>Preparing Variation Orders and Contract Amendments.</li><li>Assisting with preparation of Engineer's Interim Payment Certificates.</li></ul>Key requirements for the role:<ul><li>Degree qualified in related subject</li><li>20+ years within Infrastructure projects</li><li>10+ years in Railway projects.</li><li>Strong FIDIC Experience (Harmonised Pink &amp; Yellow book preferable)</li><li>Previous ODA/ JICA experience would be beneficial.</li><li>Regional Experience would also be beneficial</li></ul>Salary Package:The salary package is flexible depending on experience but expected to be between $10,000 &amp; $13,000 per month (TAX FREE) with an additional allowance for accommodation.Language:EnglishKey Words / SEO Rail, Metro, Urban Rail, Contract Manager, FIDIC, Track, Civils, Station, MEP, Elevated, Contract Specialist, Consultancy, Contracts Manager, Claims, Quantity Surveying, QS, Project Controls, Design &amp; Build, D&amp;B, Construction, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, South East Asia, Philippines, Manila, World bank (WB), ADB, JICA, EBRD,ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search &amp; selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.For more information on any senior International jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.comewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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