Quantity Surveyor — Rail & Civil Engineering
Location: Cumbernauld
Employment type: Permanent
Overview
Join a busy, fast-paced commercial team delivering high‑profile rail and civil engineering projects for Network Rail, local authorities and private developers. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial skills and progress your career while supporting slabtrack, Civils Asset Management and building asset management frameworks.
Business unit and typical projects
* Multi‑disciplinary civil engineering portfolio including roads, bridges, footbridges, tunnels, underbridges, embankments, flood alleviation and rail platforms.
* Live programmes include Civils Asset Management (CAM), Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF).
* Client base: Network Rail, Local Authorities, environmental bodies and private developers.
The role — key responsibilities
You will be an integral part of the commercial team, supporting Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors across multiple contracts.
* Support commercial management of multiple sites to deliver projects on time and to budget.
* Prepare and review estimates, tenders and pricing submissions.
* Resolve pricing queries and maintain client liaison.
* Collate site cost information through close liaison with Site Managers.
* Manage subcontractor commercial relationships and payments.
* Lead change management, early warnings and contractual variations.
* Administer contracts (NEC and Network Rail contract forms).
* Produce CVRs and complete final account settlements.
Skills and experience required
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a civil engineering or contracting environment.
* Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC/HND/Degree).
* Practical experience with NEC or bespoke Network Rail contract forms.
* Rail experience is advantageous but not essential.
* Strong communication skills, commercial judgement and the ability to work in a high‑volume, deadline driven environment.
What we offer
* Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
* Company car or car allowance.
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Up to 3 volunteer days per year.
* Company contributory pension scheme and life insurance.
* Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
* Structured support, consistent learning and clear internal progression pathways.
* A safe working environment and active employee forums to ensure your voice is heard.