Posted: 9h ago
The role
Are you a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience working on civils projects for a main contractor?
Do you have NEC contract option A or E experience?
Are you looking to join a growing rail business delivering major earthworks and civils schemes across a long-term CP7 framework?
Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE + £5,500 car allowance
Benefits:
·£5500 car allowance
·25 days annual leave + day off on your birthday and the option to buy an additional 5 days
·Pension scheme - 5%
·Private medical care
·Life Assurance
·Cycle to Work scheme
·Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
·Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
·Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
·Employee Assistance programme
·Mental health, physical health, and financial support
·24/7 Virtual GP service
Role Overview:
Due to continued growth within their Southern Integrated Delivery CP7 rail framework, my client is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team delivering long-term rail civils and earthworks projects across the Southern region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with 1-2 years' experience to develop within a structured commercial team, working closely with Senior QS's and gaining hands-on exposure to NEC contract administration, subcontract management, and project cost control across multiple rail schemes.
Projects sit within a long-term framework, delivering rail earthworks, drainage, and associated civils packages. While earthworks experience is beneficial, candidates with exposure to rail disciplines such as p-way, electrification, signalling, or general civils will also be considered.
The role will suit someone from a main contractor background (NWR or HS2 experience preferred), with strong subcontract management exposure and a developing understanding of NEC Option A or E contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
·Assist in the commercial management of NEC Option A/E rail civils projects
·Prepare and maintain CVRs, cost reports, and weekly commercial reporting
·Support procurement of subcontract packages and maintain subcontract accounts
·Manage subcontractor performance, valuations, and payment applications
·Assist with early warnings, compensation events, and contract administration
·Support cost forecasting, forecasting accuracy, and value reconciliation
·Attend site and project meetings as required
·Liaise with operational teams to support delivery and commercial awareness
·Maintain accurate commercial records and support risk management processes
Essential Requirements:
·1-2 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role (or Assistant QS level)
·Experience working for a main contractor on rail projects
·Exposure to NEC contracts (Option A and/or E ideally)
·Strong understanding of subcontract management and CVRs
·Experience in procurement and basic commercial reporting
·Strong communication and willingness to develop within rail infrastructure
Desirable Requirements:
·Experience in rail civils, earthworks, drainage, or structures
·Exposure to NWR, HS2, or similar infrastructure environments
·Knowledge of p-way, electrification, or signalling packages
·Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar
·Ambition to progress towards QS / Senior QS level
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-term rail framework with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine development into a fully autonomous Quantity Surveyor role within a supportive commercial team.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion
