Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Engineer
Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Major Rail Infrastructure
Locations (2 roles available):
Central Birmingham (Metro / Urban Rail projects)
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:
Supporting QS and SQS teams with cost control and reporting
Tracking actual cost vs budget, accruals and commitments
Managing and monitoring:
Purchase Orders
Goods Received Notes
Delivery notes
Supplier and subcontractor invoices
Supporting applications for payment and cost substantiation
Assisting with change control and commercial governance
Liaising with site teams to close out missing or incomplete records
Producing weekly and monthly commercial reports
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:
Is currently working as:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Cost Engineer
Commercial Engineer
Commercial Assistant / Cost Clerk (project-based)
Has experience working on live construction or infrastructure projects
Understands how commercial control works on site
Wants progression into a Quantity Surveyor role
Is comfortable working with both numbers and delivery teams
Experience & Background
Essential
Experience in a project-based commercial or cost role
Exposure to construction, rail, civils or infrastructure environments
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with cost data
Good understanding of:
Cost tracking
Commitments
Accruals
Commercial records
Desirable
Experience supporting QS or commercial teams
Rail or infrastructure project exposure
Familiarity with payment processes and cost reporting
Package & Benefits
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 (DOE)
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
26 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy more available)
Company pension – 6% employer contribution
Life assurance – 4x salary
Health Cash Plan (including dependent children)
Aviva Digital GP
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers
Why Join?
Tier 1 rail contractor with long-term secured workload
Exposure to major urban and heavy rail projects
Strong commercial leadership and development support
Clear progression into Quantity Surveyor roles
Stability, structure and genuine career headroom
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation