Quantity Surveyor - Rail

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail and civil engineering contractor in the North West is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The ideal candidate will manage commercial aspects of rail projects, ensuring timely reporting and assisting with documentation. This position offers professional development opportunities and a chance to impact railway infrastructure significantly.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement increases with service

Company vehicle options

Numerous CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience with a civil or rail contractor.
• Demonstrate understanding of commercial requirements for large civil engineering projects.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary railway projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial aspects of railway/civil engineering projects.
• Ensure timely commercial reporting.
• Assist with pricing and tender documentation.
• Produce CVRs and payment applications.
• Prepare final accounts.

Skills

Commercial management

Understanding of NEC forms of contract

Data collation from various sources

Education

Degree in commercial management, quantity surveying, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Rail - North West - Permanent

Quantity Surveyor currently required to join a large rail and civil engineering contractor based in the North West. The works are varied, but will mainly consist of civil engineering works in a railway environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rail projects including structure replacements, platform extension works, drainage works, and other associated civils works.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified, within commercial management, quantity surveying, or an associated subject
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience with a civil or rail contractor
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of all commercial requirements in relation to delivering large civil engineering projects
• Good understanding of multi-disciplinary railway projects, collating data from various sources
• Excellent understanding of NEC forms of contract

The role will involve:

• Day-to-day commercial management of a number of railway/civil engineering projects
• Ensuring all commercial reporting is undertaken in a timely manner
• Assisting with pricing, take-offs, tender documentation where required
• Producing CVRs and applications for payments
• Preparing final accounts

Opportunity:

• Salary will be dependent upon experience
• Annual leave entitlement increases with service
• Company vehicle options
• Numerous CPD opportunities

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take the next step in their career. You will receive professional development opportunities and play a pivotal role in reshaping railway infrastructure. If you are interested, please get in touch.