Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail (Huddersfield)
Salary: Up to £75,000 plus package OR competitive day rate
A highly regarded UK civil engineering contractor with a strong national reputation in rail infrastructure is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Huddersfield-based team. You’ll be part of a company delivering high-profile rail projects, working with major clients and Tier 1 main contractors.
This role is site-based 2–3 days per week, with the remaining time working from home, offering the right balance of on-site engagement and flexible working.
The role:
* Take full commercial responsibility for NEC3/NEC4 contracts on rail projects
* Prepare accurate cost forecasts, valuations, reporting, and change control
* Manage procurement, negotiation, and accounts for subcontractors and suppliers
* Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks across multiple packages
* Work closely with project delivery teams, clients, and Tier 1 contractors
What you’ll bring:
* Experience in rail or civil engineering projects
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
* Excellent commercial, cost-control, and negotiation skills
* Confident in managing relationships at all levels
What’s on offer:
* Up to £80,000 salary + package OR attractive day rate option
* Long-term, varied pipeline of rail projects.
* Work with major clients and Tier 1 contractors on high-profile schemes
* Flexible working: site-based 2–3 days per week, home the rest
* Career development within a respected national civil engineering contractor
Get in touch!
* If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your CV or contact our commercial specialist, Jane Fairhurst, for a confidential conversation.