Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rails Civil

Overview

In this role you will own commercial management for key NEC-based packages on major rail and civil infrastructure schemes. You will collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and robust forecasting across the project lifecycle. The position offers a pivotal impact on high-profile infrastructure, with a focus on commercial performance and risk management. You will work in a collaborative environment that supports professional development and frontline delivery of large-scale projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
• Support for professional development
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer NEC contracts (main contracts and subcontracts)
• Lead cost control processes, valuations, and change management
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim and final accounts
• Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and cost analysis
• Support procurement strategies and subcontract management activities
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to drive commercial performance
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts (essential)
• Experience delivering major rail or complex civils projects (preferred)
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Professional membership (MRICS or equivalent) desirable

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation
• NEC contract administration
• Cost control, valuations, and change management
• Interim and final accounts handling

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