Company Overview
Pod-Trak is a leading infrastructure company working across the UK, specializing in transport infrastructure projects such as railways, airports, and civil engineering. With a focus on safety, quality, and innovative engineering solutions, we are committed to supporting the country's vital transport networks.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic project teams working in the rail sector. The successful candidate will be the Commercial Lead on a portfolio of projects working within the different sectors of our specialist rail business, including Civils, OLE, P-Way, ETE, Energy and Infrastructure. Projects range in value from £5,000 to £5,000,000.
Responsibilities
- Maintain positive relationships with Clients, Senior Management and Staff at all times
- Produce high standard of Client Commercial submissions including Applications for Payment and Variations submissions to enable timely agreement and ensure payment is received on time and WIP minimised
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Finance and other Stakeholders to provide accurate Commercial reports to Clients and Senior Management
- Manage costs and forecasts against contractual baseline
- Procure Subcontractors and manage their accounts
- Commercial Lead on assigned projects. Monitor site records
- Drive cost control and margin improvement with project teams.
Skills/Experience
- Relevant Commercial Management qualifications
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within Rail, Civil Engineering, or Utilities sectors
- Effective communication and relationship building skills with clients, staff and suppliers
- Proficient in pricing variations
- Knowledge of UK construction regulations and standards is preferred.
Desirable
- Experience of NEC, ICC and bespoke contracts
- IT competent including Microsoft Office packages and CEMAR
- Understanding of working on rail projects and associated constraints.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary and benefits package
- Exposure to a wide range of rail and energy infrastructure projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for progression and professional development.
Competitive package, including:
- 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme following probation
- On-site parking.
If you’re ready to make a tangible impact on vital infrastructure projects and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you—embark on this journey with Pod-Trak where your expertise helps shape the future of transport infrastructure.
Work Location: In person
