Senior Quantity Surveyor
12 month contract (August start date)
£(Apply online only) per day (working outside of IR35)
Located in Newport, option to be based in head office Chippenham
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Rail Infrastructure business, supporting a first class programme focused on the digitalisation and modernisation of the railway. You will provide dedicated pre and post contract commercial management across the Wales & West portfolio, reporting into the Senior Commercial Manager.
Responsibilities
- Deliver post-contract commercial support across subcontract, materials, and direct labour packages
- Manage cost, forecasting, budget control, and project financial performance
- Lead work package change control and variation management
- Support delivery across disciplines including design, installation, telecoms, electrification, civils, and more
- Act as key commercial interface for work package managers and stakeholders
- Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams
- Monitor, manage, and mitigate commercial risks
- Produce internal and external commercial reporting in line with strategy
- Maintain accurate, auditable records in line with contractual requirements
- Collaborate with finance, project management, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients
Requirements
- Significant Senior Quantity Surveyor experience in a contractor-side environment
- Background in rail, engineering, construction, defence, IT or similar sector
- Degree qualified or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, IACCM or equivalent)
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Experience managing subcontract and direct labour costs
