Senior Rail QS – Client-Side, Hybrid Role

People Group Limited; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (client side) for rail projects in Buckinghamshire/Warwickshire. Hybrid role with some head office and site visits. Daily rate £475 outside IR35 on a contract up to 12 months.

The successful candidate will manage cost reporting (AFC, ACWP, forecast), administer NEC contracts and POs, and handle contract communications. Strong Excel skills and NEC understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Experience on the client side for end clients or cost consultancies
• Strong contract administration and negotiations knowledge
• Proficiency with web-based contract management tools (eg Cemar)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Produce periodic cost reports covering AFC, ACWP and forecast to completion
• Administer NEC Option A, C and E contracts and Construction Purchase Orders
• Manage all contract communications including Early Warnings, PMIs and compensation events
• Resolve disputes through negotiation and collaborative working
• Value risks and opportunities and support the project risk register
• Lead project close-out, ensuring defects are recorded and contracts closed

Skills

Client-side experience

Contract administration

Microsoft Excel

NEC contracts understanding

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cemar

Job description

People Group Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (client side) for rail projects in Buckinghamshire/Warwickshire. Hybrid role with some head office and site visits. Daily rate £475 outside IR35 on a contract up to 12 months.

The successful candidate will manage cost reporting (AFC, ACWP, forecast), administer NEC contracts and POs, and handle contract communications. Strong Excel skills and NEC understanding are essential.