Quantity Surveyor - Rail/Infrastructure
CV-LibraryIrlampermanentPosted: 8 May 2026
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An established civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their 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.
.Key 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
Identify Risk, opportunity and value engineering
Office based with some travel to sites
Requirements
Relevant Commercial Management qualifications
Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Rail, Civil Engineering, or Utilities sectors
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with clients, staff and suppliers
Proficient in pricing variations
Strong attention to detail, analytical, numerical and negotiation skills.
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.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme following probation
On-site parking
Access to EV and Cycle-to-Work salary sacrifice schemes
An established civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their 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.
.Key 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
Identify Risk, opportunity and value engineering
Office based with some travel to sites
Requirements
Relevant Commercial Management qualifications
Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Rail, Civil Engineering, or Utilities sectors
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with clients, staff and suppliers
Proficient in pricing variations
Strong attention to detail, analytical, numerical and negotiation skills.
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.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme following probation
On-site parking
Access to EV and Cycle-to-Work salary sacrifice schemes