Employer: SME Commercial Consultancy
Engagement: Embedded with Tier 1 Rail Contractor (South Wales)
Location: Cardiff / Bridgend (Hybrid)
Working Pattern:
* 2 days per week in Tier 1 contractor / company office
* 1 day per week site-based
* Remaining time supporting commission delivery, reporting, and development
Employment Type: Permanent or Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Rail) to join a growing SME commercial consultancy, delivering embedded commercial support to a Tier 1 rail contractor in South Wales.
The role combines hands-on project delivery within the client organisation with wider consultancy support, offering exposure to multiple projects, robust NEC environments, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth and capability of a specialist consultancy.
Pay rates will be based on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Client-Embedded Delivery
* Provide day-to-day commercial support to rail infrastructure projects delivered by a Tier 1 contractor
* Support projects operating under NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
* Prepare applications for payment, cost forecasts, CVRs, and commercial reports
* Assist with the management and assessment of Compensation Events and Early Warnings
* Support Defined Cost assessments, cost verification, and change control
* Attend site meetings and progress reviews to support delivery teams
Contract & Commercial Support
* Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contract compliance
* Assist with subcontractor procurement, valuation, and payment processes
* Support risk and opportunity management and programme-related commercial impacts
Consultancy Support & Growth
* Support the SME consultancy with consistent commercial processes and reporting
* Assist in developing templates, guidance notes, and best practice tools
* Provide commercial input across multiple commissions where required
* Act as a professional representative of the consultancy when embedded with clients
Skills & Experience
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent
* Experience on rail or infrastructure projects
* Working knowledge of NEC contracts
* Comfortable working within contractor offices and live site environments
* Strong communication, organisation, and commercial awareness
Desirable
* Experience working with Tier 1 rail contractors
* Progress toward or membership of RICS / CICES / CIOB
* Experience supporting framework or long-term infrastructure contracts
* Relevant degree (although suitable experience adequate)