Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Engineer
Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Major Rail Infrastructure
Locations (2 roles available):
1. Central Birmingham (Metro / Urban Rail projects)
2. Wednesbury (Major Rail Infrastructure)
Hours: 40 per week | Monday-Friday
Working pattern: Site & office based (project-facing role)
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 rail contractor supporting major urban and heavy rail infrastructure projects across the West Midlands.
The role sits within the commercial function, working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Senior QSs and project teams to support cost control, commercial reporting and project performance.
This is a development role for someone with commercial project experience who wants to progress toward a full Quantity Surveyor position within a structured Tier 1 environment.
The Role
You'll support live rail projects by assisting with day-to-day commercial management, including:
3. Supporting QS and SQS teams with cost control and reporting
4. Tracking actual cost vs budget, accruals and commitments
5. Managing and monitoring:
Purchase Orders
Goods Received Notes
Delivery notes
Supplier and subcontractor invoices
6. Supporting applications for payment and cost substantiation
7. Assisting with change control and commercial governance
8. Liaising with site teams to close out missing or incomplete records
9. Producing weekly and monthly commercial reports
10. Supporting financial and commercial audits where required
This is a hands-on role, close to delivery, cost and project teams.
Who This Role Suits
This role will suit someone who:
11. Is currently working as:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Cost Engineer
Commercial Engineer
Commercial Assistant / Cost Clerk (project-based)
12. Has experience working on live construction or infrastructure projects
13. Understands how commercial control works on site
14. Wants progression into a Quantity Surveyor role
15. Is comfortable working with both numbers and delivery teams
Experience & Background
Essential
16. Experience in a project-based commercial or cost role
17. Exposure to construction, rail, civils or infrastructure environments
18. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with cost data
19. Good understanding of:
Cost tracking
Commitments
Accruals
Commercial records
Desirable
20. Experience supporting QS or commercial teams
21. Rail or infrastructure project exposure
22. Familiarity with payment processes and cost reporting
Package & Benefits
23. Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 (DOE)
24. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
25. 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy more available)
26. Company pension - 6% employer contribution
27. Life assurance - 4x salary
28. Health Cash Plan (including dependent children)
29. Aviva Digital GP
30. Employee Assistance Programme
31. Cycle to Work Scheme
32. Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers
Why Join?
33. Tier 1 rail contractor with long-term secured workload
34. Exposure to major urban and heavy rail projects