Quantity Surveyor – Rail

Overview

In this role you will manage the commercial and financial facets of a rail-focused civil project, ensuring accurate payments, cost control, and timely final accounts. You will work within a site-based team to support procurement, subcontract management, and client liaison, contributing to successful project delivery. The role involves handling multiple sub-contract packages on a major depot/station development in a rail environment. You will shape commercial processes, forecast cash flows, and provide KPI data to drive value for the client and contractor. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence project outcomes and profitability in a high-stakes transport sector.

Responsibilities

• Promptly process payment applications and contractual entitlements
• Ensure payments align with contract terms
• Submit estimates/tender information to client
• Present Final Accounts and negotiate entitlements
• Provide weekly cost/value data and KPI reporting
• Prepare monthly cost/value reconciliations and forecasts
• Prepare forward work schedules and cash flows
• Procure, negotiate and place Sub-contract Orders
• Manage Sub-contractors financials through to Final Accounts
• Ensure contract letters/notices comply with requirements
• Prepare documentation for additional payments, variations, and claims
• Provide commercial support to site, estimation, and procurement teams
• Liaise with client on commercial matters and supporting information

Key requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
• At least 2 years post graduate experience
• Previous main contractor experience, ideally on rail projects
• Experience with NEC contracts; JCT experience preferred but not essential
• Experience on major projects with multiple sub-contract packages

• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Proactive communication
• NEC contracts
• JCT contracts (preferred)
• Cost/value reconciliation

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