Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Northern Powerhouse Rail Framework An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on a major design framework supporting the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail. This role offers the chance to take ownership of commercial strategy, contract management and financial performance across a portfolio of multidisciplinary rail infrastructure commissions. The Role As Lead QS / Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across the framework, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, change management and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Leading the commercial management of framework commissions and work packages. Managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control. Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, cost reports and estimates at completion. Driving commercial performance, cash flow and value management. Maintaining commercial trackers, risk registers and performance reporting. Supporting project teams with commercial advice, contractual compliance and risk mitigation. Managing subcontractor and JV partner accounts where applicable. Preparing contractual correspondence, notices and supporting dispute resolution when required. Working closely with project controls, planning and project management teams to ensure successful delivery. Acting as the key commercial interface with clients, delivery partners and framework stakeholders. Requirements Significant Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management experience within rail, infrastructure or major engineering projects. Strong NEC3 or NEC4 contract experience, particularly Options A, C and/or E. Proven ability to manage commercial performance across complex multidisciplinary projects. Experience of change management, forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting. Degree qualified (BSc/MSc or equivalent). Chartered status (MRICS, MCICES or similar) preferred, although candidates actively working towards chartership or able to demonstrate equivalent experience will also be considered. Joint Venture experience advantageous but not essential. Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills. Why Apply? This is a high-profile opportunity to play a leading commercial role on one of the UK's most significant rail programmes, offering long-term project exposure, stakeholder engagement at senior level and genuine career progression within a growing infrastructure environment. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business