Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS

CPC Project Services LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPC Project Services Ltd in the UK seeks Commercial Manager – Transport & Infrastructure to drive cost and contract management across major transport and infrastructure projects. You will join CPC’s Commercial Services Division within the Transport and Infrastructure Business Unit.

Ideal candidates have experience in commercial management within rail, NEC/NR contracts, and proven ability to deliver monthly cost reporting, cash flow and forecasting, with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management teams.
• Rail sector pre/post-contract experience.
• NEC & NR forms of contract experience.
• Cost management including monthly reporting, cash flow control, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of tendering and procurement processes.
• Experience implementing contract administration processes and reporting systems.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate in embedded delivery teams on fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost and contract management across transport and infrastructure projects.
• Join CPC’s Commercial Services Division within the Transport and Infrastructure Business Unit as Commercial Manager.
• Collaborate with project teams to optimise commercial outputs.

Skills

Experience in Quantity Surveying/Comm.

Rail sector pre/post-contract

NEC & NR forms of contract

Cost management: monthly reporting, CF

Tendering & procurement

Contract administration & reporting

Collaborative & independent

Embedded delivery teams

Education

Hold or studying towards a professional qualification

Job description

Commercial Managers – Transport & Infrastructure

CPC is an independent cost and project management consultancy, providing the best technical expertise in delivering transportation, infrastructure, property and transformational change projects.

Our people are dedicated to meeting our clients’ needs, unified by a core set of values and behaviours that bring the right knowledge, experience and approach to unlocking every project’s full potential.

This is a great opportunity to join CPC’s Commercial Services Division within the Transport and Infrastructure Business Unit as a Commercial manager, driving cost and contract management across all areas of major transport and infrastructure projects.

Relevant skills and qualifications:

• Experience of working in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management teams
• Experience of working pre and/or post-contract in the rail sector
• NEC & NR forms of contract experience
• Experience carrying out cost management activities including monthly reporting, cash flow control as well as forecasting of supported projects
• Knowledge of tendering and the procurement process, and/or procurement experience
• Experience of implementing and maintaining effective contract administration processes and reporting systems aligned to project requirements
• Have a collaborative approach to both work and contract administration, able to work effectively on your own initiative and be a strong team player
• Ability to operate effectively within embedded delivery teams to drive the optimum commercial outputs in fast paced project delivery environments

Ideally you will also have:

• Experience working on complex, high profile projects.
• Understanding of project and change management methodologies
• Hold or studying towards a professional qualification
• Knowledge of working with or for publicly funded bodies

CPC – Big enough to deliver – small enough to care

In addition to a competitive salary, CPC Project Services Ltd provides comprehensive benefits, including private pension, private healthcare, holidays, assistance with private professional membership subscriptions, training and development, personal performance- based bonus and annual salary review.

2023 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (100 staff or over)*

*Building Awards, 2023

We recognise and value the diversity of our people and are committed to developing working practices which will allow every person to contribute to our business and achieve their career aspirations.

An independent project and cost management consultancy, CPC provides the best technical expertise in delivering infrastructure, property and transformational change projects.

Building Awards 2023 + 2024

Construction Consultant of the Year
(over 100 staff)

APM Awards 2023

SME of the Year

Our people are dedicated to meeting client needs, unified by a core set of values and behaviours that bring the right knowledge, experience and approach to unlocking every project’s full potential.

In addition to a competitive salary, CPC Project Services provides comprehensive benefits, including private pension, private healthcare, holidays, assistance with private professional membership subscriptions, training and development, personal performance- based bonus and annual salary review.

CPC is an equal opportunities employer and as a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled individuals and provide various opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

People who perform, principles that deliver

“The variety and quantum of projects that I have been exposed to at CPC has enabled me to progress and learn faster than I ever could’ve hoped for.”

Greg, Quantity Surveyor

“CPC are knowledgeable and experienced project managers, which is reassuring as a client. When CPC are involved I know everything is in good order and that they understand how to deliver for the client.”

Working at CPC

If you are interested in joining CPC, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Eligibility to work in the UK

Employment Preference