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Telent Technology Services Ltd .This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to attend our Warwick HQ on a weekly basis. Reporting into the Lead Quantity Surveyor, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in supporting Telent’s rail infrastructure projects, blending strategic commercial oversight with hands-on post-contract cost and contract management. You will operate within the SCADA Portfolio, focusing on cost management for a cost-plus project.What you’ll do

Manage all aspects of project cost control from handover to final accountPrepare and issue client applications in line with contract terms, ensuring timely certification and paymentIdentify, price, and agree changes with clients, support justification, delay claims and associated quantumCommercial responsibilities of subcontract activities from inception to final accountProvide commercial input across the full contract lifecycle—from bid to closure or extensionSupport bidding and delivery teams in assessing and managing commercial riskResolve disputes and claims in Telent’s best interestsProduce monthly cost/value reconciliations and forecastsSupport monthly contract reviews and senior management reportingIdentify opportunities to improve margin and reduce commercial riskLead cost management on a cost-plus project, with a focus on time evidencing and AfP justificationsWho you are

Senior level experience in a QS / Cost Controller type role, ideally gained within the Rail / Construction / Civil Engineering / Utilities industryProficient in contracting templates (e.g., NEC3/4, JCT, ICC) with a strong knowledge of Cost Reimbursable contracts and experience recovering disallowed costsCustomer-facing experience with strong negotiation skillsSolid understanding of commercial risks and contract negotiationMember of a professional body (e.g., RICS) or actively working towards membership is desirableFamiliarity with CCS Frameworks, Model Services Contracts, and other standard forms is desirableWhat we offer

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture talent by creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, and where everyone can be themselves and thrive at work.Car Allowance34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually or 26 days plus public holidays and the option to buy or sell days annuallyCompany pension schemeA range of family-friendly policiesOccupational health support and wellbeing portalDiscounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping with Telent Reward schemeAdditional roles and opportunities

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Management and ManufacturingIndustry: Telecommunications

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