Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail (Huddersfield)
Salary: Up to £80,000 + 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:
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Take full commercial responsibility for NEC3/NEC4 contracts on rail projects
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Prepare accurate cost forecasts, valuations, reporting, and change control
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Manage procurement, negotiation, and accounts for subcontractors and suppliers
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Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks across multiple packages
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Work closely with project delivery teams, clients, and Tier 1 contractors
What you’ll bring:
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Experience in rail or civil engineering projects
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Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
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Excellent commercial, cost-control, and negotiation skills
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Confident in managing relationships at all levels
What’s on offer:
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Up to £80,000 salary + package OR attractive day rate option
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Long-term, varied pipeline of rail projects.
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Work with major clients and Tier 1 contractors on high-profile schemes
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Flexible working: site-based 2–3 days per week, home the rest
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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