Senior Quantity Surveyor 12 month contract (August start date) £ 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 Skilled in cost forecasting, change valuation, and financial reporting Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication (written and verbal) Confident working independently and under pressure Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) Strong commercial acumen and team collaboration ability If of interest then please apply with your most updated CV and the team will be in touch to discuss.