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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?
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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>
</ul>

MPI Limited - Rail

Quantity Surveyor

About The Role:

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
We are looking to recruit a Site Engineer on a freelance basis to join our Engineering team based in Calvert. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations.
You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.
 






About The Candidate:

Key Skills and Qualifications:<ul>
<li>HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)</li><li>Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.</li><li>Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential for this role</li><li>Must have own transport to be able to attend site(s) in remote areas</li><li>Full driving licence required</li><li>You must hold the following competencies
<ul>
<li>CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor</li></ul>
</li></ul>

Morson Edge

Site Engineer

Senior Quantity Surveyors (Permanent Role) - Birmingham Hybrid Working| Major Infrastructure ProjectsLooking for your next career move in the world of construction and infrastructure? Join one of the UK’s most respected construction consultancies - a business with over 130 years of industry heritage and a reputation for delivering excellence across real estate, infrastructure, and complex global projects.We’re currently hiring multiple Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our growing team, supporting some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure programmes - from rail, aviation, utilities, defence, healthcare, education and more.The Role:As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-impact projects. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Managing project costs across the full construction lifecycle – from new builds to refurbishments.</li><li>Advising clients on cost planning, procurement, and final accounts.</li><li>Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across various sectors.</li><li>Supporting or leading key client relationships and projects.</li></ul>
What We’re Looking For:<ul>
<li>Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager (UK-based).</li><li>Strong NEC contract knowledge - essential.</li><li>Infrastructure sector experience (rail, utilities, defence, etc.) is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>
What’s in It for You?<ul>
<li>Competitive salary + Car Allowance</li><li>Excellent benefits package</li><li>Flexible hybrid working (home, office &amp; client sites)</li><li>13 office locations across the UK for collaboration</li><li>Real career progression opportunities on nationally significant projects</li></ul>
How to Apply:If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a consultancy that’s shaping the future of the built environment. Alternatively, please reach out to &lt;email address removed&gt; for further details.We value diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer, so no matter your background, your talent is welcome here. We’re also hiring across various levels and locations, so if this role isn’t quite the right fit, we still encourage you to get in touch for other opportunities.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morson Vital currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with a couple years Rail experience. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow and develop their initial skills in a fast-growing company.
Role: Project Manager Location: Luton Job Type: Permanent with excellent benefits Salary: Up to £55k per annum Responsibilities: 
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<li>Maintain the project schedule by tracking progress, coordinating tasks, and addressing any issues that arise.</li>
<li>Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard while ensuring strong health and safety practices across all work sites.</li>
<li>Manage the project plan by reviewing designs, drawings, specifications, and schedules, recommending adjustments as needed. Oversee project costs by approving expenditures and managing contractor contracts.</li>
</ul>
 About You: 
<ul>
<li>Possess strong knowledge of railway project delivery, a solid understanding of CDM regulations, and familiarity with rail-specific health and safety requirements.</li>
<li>Apply Network Rail processes and procedures to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and safe design, construction, commissioning, and technical activities across relevant projects.</li>
<li>Negotiate contracts with external suppliers to secure favourable terms, and work closely with engineers, architects, and other specialists to define project specifications.</li>
<li>Develop a detailed project plan to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget, monitor progress, and clearly communicate updates to clients and team members.</li>
<li>Maintain ongoing communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to keep them fully informed of project status.</li>
</ul>
 If this sounds like you, please call &lt;phone number removed&gt; . CV's to nathan.kemp(at)&lt;web address removed&gt;

Vital Human Resources

Project Manager

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>
For a confidential chat about the role or take home rate, please call (0) 1 6 1 8 3 6 7 0 4 5 or email m e l l i s s a . v o o n g @ v i t a l . c o m
The partnering concept promoted by Vital means that we work together with candidates and clients
to achieve your career and recruitment objectives. For clients the result is cost effective, culture-compatible solutions that make staff selection, recruitment, and retention far easier.
For candidates it means a personal and professional relationship that will help you through every stage of obtaining your ideal job and pursuing your career goals.
Our commitment to both candidates and clients is equalled only by our professionalism and dedication to providing the best possible service.

Plumber

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

Job Introduction The Shafts (Civils) Lead is a key leadership role within the Tunnels and Shaft Delivery Unit. Responsible for overseeing the design, construction, temporary works, shaft sinking, SCL works, secondary linings for TIDs, cross passages, tunnel connections and all associated FRC works related to the shafts and headhouses stairs coordinating with the TBMs and tunnelling activities in the DU's scope. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities and supply chain management and relationships to ensure that assets are completed on time, within budget, to the highest quality standards and fully assured to the requirements of HS2. The Shafts (Civils) Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of the projects meeting client expectations and organizational objectives. This position requires a dynamic individual with a combination of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a commitment to excellence. Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Main Responsibilities Key strengths 1.Strategic Planning: -Develop strategic plans for shaft construction projects, aligning with overall project objectives and organizational goals. -Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in shaft construction methodologies, equipment, and processes. 1.Project Management: -Lead project teams in the planning, scheduling, and execution of shaft construction activities. -Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. -Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks. 1.Design and Engineering: -Oversee the development of shaft designs, temporary works, including structural integrity, ventilation, and access requirements. -Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and project requirements. -Collaborate with design consultants and contractors to optimize shaft designs for efficiency and safety. 1.Construction Oversight: -Supervise the construction of shafts, including excavation, lining installation, and associated works. -Implement quality control measures to ensure construction meets specifications and quality standards. -Manage contractor relationships and performance, enforcing contractual obligations as necessary. 1.Safety and Compliance: -Champion a culture of safety within the organization, promoting best practices and compliance with relevant regulations. -Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions. -Ensure environmental compliance throughout the shaft construction process, minimizing impact on surrounding ecosystems. 1.Cost Management: -Develop and manage project budgets for shaft construction activities, tracking expenditures and controlling costs. -Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies without compromising safety or quality. 1.Stakeholder Relations: -Liaise with project stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, and local communities, to address concerns and maintain positive relationships. -Communicate project progress, challenges, and milestones effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment of expectations. The Ideal Candidate oBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, (advanced degree preferred) or suitable experience in field. oExtensive experience (typically 10+ years) in heavy civil engineering, tunneling and underground construction, with a focus on shafts. oProven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in tunneling or heavy civil engineering. oStrong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams. oExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience interacting with diverse stakeholders. oIn-depth knowledge of civils construction, tunneling techniques, equipment, and materials, as well as relevant safety and environmental regulations. oProficiency in project management tools and software for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting. This job description serves as a general outline and may vary depending on the specific requirements of the organization and the nature of the tunneling projects involved.

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