Quantity Surveyor

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards

Employee referral scheme

Volunteer days (up to 3)

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team, supporting a portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects across the Eastern Region, including AfA schemes. You will report to the Commercial Manager and contribute to procurement, cost control and final accounting.

The role offers exposure to major infrastructure schemes within a collaborative environment, with opportunities to develop commercial expertise in a busy project-based setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil/rail/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of multiple rail/civil projects to ensure financial/contractual success.
• Prepare applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Produce CVRs, forecasts, cash flows and commercial reports.
• Support site teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, measurements and payments.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Civil engineering

Rail projects

Commercial management

Education

QS degree

HNC/HND in QS

Job description

(Eastern Region) An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting a portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects throughout the Eastern Region, including station enhancements, buildings works and Access for All (AfA) schemes.

Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

(Eastern Region) An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting a portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects throughout the Eastern Region, including station enhancements, buildings works and Access for All (AfA) schemes.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the commercial and financial management of projects from procurement through to final account. This position offers the opportunity to work on major infrastructure schemes while developing your commercial expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment. Adapted from Quantity Surveyor responsibilities and level expectations.

Business Unit

A busy and fast-paced project environment with an expansive portfolio of civil engineering works underway across the rail sector. Current projects include station enhancements, Access for All schemes, bridge interventions, structural upgrades and refurbishments, line-side civil engineering works, platform improvements, footbridges and associated infrastructure projects throughout the Eastern Region.

The business delivers a wide range of infrastructure projects for key rail clients, providing excellent opportunities to gain exposure to complex and varied schemes while developing your commercial career.

The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial management of multiple projects to ensure successful financial and contractual outcomes.
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Producing accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial reports.
• Providing commercial support to operational teams to help deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Assisting with the identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, measurement, payment and account settlement.
• Administering NEC and Network Rail forms of contract and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Liaising with Site Managers and Project Managers to collate project information and support commercial decision-making.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Supporting change management, compensation events and early warning processes.
• Assisting with tendering and estimating activities where required.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager in achieving business objectives and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering, rail or infrastructure contracting environment.
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting the commercial delivery of civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of NEC forms of contract and associated commercial processes.
• Experience in subcontract management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting and cost management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a desire to develop within a successful commercial team.
• Rail project experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

In Return

• Competitive annual salary, negotiable dependent upon experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Up to 3 volunteer days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards.
• Generous employee referral scheme.
• Structured support and development opportunities with clear pathways for career progression.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A safe, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Employee forums that provide a platform for your voice to be heard.