Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity SurveyorWarwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)Job DescriptionOur Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.Reporting into the Lead Quantity Surveyor, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in supporting Telents rail infrastructure projects. This role blends strategic commercial oversight with handson postcontract cost and contract management. You will operate within the SCADA Portfolio, focusing on cost management for a costplus project.This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to attend our Warwick HQ on a weekly basis.What youll 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 account.Provide commercial input across the full contract lifecyclefrom bid to closure or extensionSupport bidding and delivery teams in assessing and managing commercial riskResolve disputes and claims in Telents 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 costplus project, with a focus on time evidencing and AfP justificationsWho you are:You will have senior level experience in a QS / Cost Controller type role, ideally gained within the Rail / Construction / Civil Engineering / Utilities industry.Key Requirements:Proficient in a variety of contracting templates (e.g., NEC3/4, JCT, ICC) with a strong knowledge of Cost Reimbursable contracts and experience recovering disallowed costs.Customerfacing 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 we rely on our committed Team to deliver.We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.The additional benefits with this role:Car Allowance34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, 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 scheme.Learn more about Telent:Were passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.#TJ-Hybrid#LI-HybridAbout UsAbout TelentTelent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology of the UKs critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, youll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. Youll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.Brilliance brought together.We are guided by our values and behaviours:Be InclusiveTake ResponsibilityCollaborateBe Customer-focussed