Quantity Surveyor

VGC Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of two key rail bridge replacement projects while also assisting in the close-out of Stage 1 design contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong rail and infrastructure experience, working within a collaborative project environment and under NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within rail or infrastructure.
• Strong NEC4 (Option C) contract knowledge; NEC3 considered.
• Experience managing compensation events, change control and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects from delivery to completion.
• Own commercial management of bridge replacement schemes.
• Support close-out and final accounts for Stage 1 design contracts.
• Administer contracts under NEC4 Option C.
• Prepare cost forecasts, valuations, compensation events and reporting.
• Monitor expenditure and enforce cost control throughout lifecycle.
• Liaise with project teams, design consultants, contractors and stakeholders to meet objectives.

Skills

Rail & infrastructure experience

Contract negotiation

Cost reporting

Education

Quantity Surveyor qualification

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects . The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of two key rail bridge replacement projects while also assisting in the close-out of Stage 1 design contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong rail and infrastructure experience, working within a collaborative project environment and under NEC contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of rail infrastructure projects from delivery through to completion.
• Take ownership of the commercial management of the bridge replacement schemes.
• Support the close-out and final account settlement of Stage 1 design contracts.
• Administer and manage contracts under NEC4 Option C (NEC3 experience will also be considered).
• Prepare and manage cost forecasts, valuations, compensation events and cost reporting.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with project teams, design consultants, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Review, negotiate and agree subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Provide timely commercial advice and reporting to the wider project team and senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within rail, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 Option C contracts (NEC3 experience considered).
• Experience managing compensation events, change control and commercial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Rail project experience, particularly bridge, structures or heavy civil engineering works, is highly desirable.