Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Rail Infrastructure)
Location: Hampshire
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
Sector: Rail Infrastructure
Overview
My client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong rail bias to support the commercial delivery of a major rail infrastructure projects based in Hampshire. This is a long-term contract opportunity for a commercially astute professional with proven experience in the rail sector, particularly within Network Rail environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all commercial aspects of rail infrastructure projects from inception through to final account
* Prepare, review, and manage cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
* Administer and manage contracts in line with NEC forms of contract (NEC3/NEC4)
* Ensure compliance with Network Rail (NR) standards, processes, and commercial requirements
* Assess, value, and negotiate variations, compensation events, and change control
* Undertake cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and financial performance analysis
* Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts
* Provide commercial support to project delivery teams and stakeholders
* Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
* Support dispute resolution and claims management where required
Key Requirements
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the rail infrastructure sector
* Strong working knowledge of Network Rail (NR) forms of contract and standards
* Demonstrable experience administering NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 essential)
* Experience managing compensation events and change under NEC frameworks
* Strong commercial acumen and cost management skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Proficient in relevant commercial and cost management software
Desirable
* Previous experience working directly on Network Rail projects
* Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS)
* Experience on major infrastructure or multidisciplinary rail projects
* Familiarity with rail frameworks and alliance contracting environments
For more information or to apply, please get in touch with James Ayres @ Construkt RS