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PWAY Gang
Paid Umbrella/PAYE
TL - £20 Mid-Week / £23 Weekend
COSS - £19 Mid-Week / £21 Weekend
Ops - £17 Mid-Week / £19 Weekend
Van &amp; Fuel
Are you passionate about keeping Britain's railways safe, efficient, and on track? We're expanding our Permanent Way (PWAY) teams and seeking dedicated professionals to join our experienced rail maintenance gang. If you thrive in a fast-paced, safety-first environment and have a knack for hands-on engineering, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the UK's transport network!
Positions Available:
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<li>Team Leader: Lead on-site PWAY operations, coordinate team activities, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and oversee track maintenance, renewals, and inspections. Ideal for experienced supervisors with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in rail engineering.</li>
<li>Controller of Site Safety (COSS): Take charge of site safety, conduct risk assessments, manage access to trackside areas, and enforce Network Rail standards. Must hold valid COSS certification and have expertise in safe systems of work.</li>
<li>PWAY Operatives: Hands-on roles involving track laying, ballast work, and general maintenance. Entry-level to experienced positions available – perfect for those with PTS &amp; TIC.</li>
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What We're Looking For:
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<li>Relevant rail industry qualifications (e.g., PTS, COSS, or equivalent).</li>
<li>Experience in PWAY maintenance, with knowledge of track geometry, switches, and crossings.</li>
<li>Commitment to health and safety – zero tolerance for shortcuts!</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends, in all weather conditions.</li>
<li>Team players with good communication skills and a positive attitude.</li>
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Vital Human Resources

PWAY Gang

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>
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What do I need to qualify for the job?
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<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>
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