Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK invites an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major Network Rail framework in the Oxford area. The role supports commercial delivery across civils, bridges, piling, groundworks, steelwork, lifts and M&E works, with NEC contracts and multiple work packages.

Ideal candidates will have infrastructure experience, strong cost management, and track record with NEC contracts, plus rail/public-sector exposure. Permanent role, with temp-to-perm option available.

Qualifications

• QS qualification or apprenticeship route required.
• Experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Strong commercial and cost management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Rail and/or highways experience with public-sector clients.
• Exposure to Network Rail, TfL or similar infra clients.
• Experience on rail station or rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience with groundworks, civils, M&E and/or structural steel.
• Experience with Tier 1 or major Tier 2 frameworks.
• Familiarity with COINS and/or CEMAR.
• Pursuit of RICS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day commercial aspects of the project
• Administer and manage the NEC Option C contract with Network Rail
• Manage subcontract procurement and package awards
• Commercially manage subcontractors under NEC A/E and bespoke contracts
• Prepare and manage client applications and valuations
• Manage change control and compensation events
• Produce forecasts, cost reports and internal commercial reporting
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and final accounts
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Develop relationships with Network Rail and supply-chain partners
• Support project close-out and final account agreement

Skills

NEC Contracts

Cost Management

Stakeholder Mgmt

Rail Infra

Public Sector

Education

QS Degree or Apprenticeship Route

Tools

COINS

CEMAR

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major Network Rail framework in the Oxford area.

The role will support the commercial delivery of a multidisciplinary rail scheme, incorporating civils, bridge replacements, piling, groundworks, structural steelwork, lifts and M&E works.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with infrastructure experience who is comfortable working with NEC contracts and managing multiple work packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day commercial aspects of the project
• Administer and manage the NEC Option C contract with Network Rail
• Manage subcontract procurement and package awards
• Commercially manage subcontractors operating under NEC Options A and E, along with bespoke contracts
• Prepare and manage client applications and valuations
• Manage change control and compensation events
• Produce forecasts, cost reports and internal commercial reporting
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and final accounts
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Develop effective working relationships with Network Rail and supply-chain partners
• Support project close-out and final account agreement

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A Quantity Surveying or related qualification, including an apprenticeship route
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within construction or infrastructure
• Practical experience working with NEC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple packages and workstreams
• Rail and/or highways experience
• Experience working with public-sector clients
• Previous exposure to Network Rail, TfL or similar infrastructure clients
• Experience on station or wider rail infrastructure projectsExperience commercially managing groundworks, civils, M&E and/or structural steel packages
• Tier 1 contractor or major Tier 2 framework experience
• Exposure to COINS and/or CEMAR
• Working towards, or interested in pursuing, RICS accreditation

The position is available on a permanent basis, with a temp-to-perm option also considered.