Senior Quantity Surveyor- Rail Contractor

Overview

As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will lead the commercial delivery of a major rail depot project in Norwich, ensuring robust commercial position and governance. You will work within a cross-functional project team to manage client relations, procurement, and changes that affect cost and schedule. You’ll mentor the commercial team and provide governance on NEC-based contracts across rail, highways, and energy sectors. This role offers impact through shaping commercial strategy and supporting tendering and procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You will be part of a customer-focused contractor delivering high-profile infrastructure across the UK.

Pay / Benefits

• Lodge allowance available where applicable

Responsibilities

• Protect the commercial position through contract, insurance and legal provisions
• Manage client relationships to sustain smooth commercial progression
• Liaise with client, PQS, and senior staff
• Develop and support other commercial team members
• Assess impact of commercial/technical changes at strategic level
• Plan and resource changes in the commercial team
• Provide commercial input to tendering when required
• Prepare project procurement schedule and coordinate team input
• Oversee subcontract procurement per procurement timetable and policy
• Ensure efficient procurement of materials and off-site services with proper records

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• Experience in a quantity surveying role
• Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts
• Professional Membership of RICS or MICES desired
• Experience in highways projects beneficial but not essential

• Client relationship management
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking and stakeholder communication
• NEC contracts
• Procurement planning and management
• Tender support and bid leadership

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