Rail Quantity Surveyor: Hybrid Work + Car Allowance

Story Contracting Limited; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + Car/Car allowance

Pension

Training and development

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Working from home 1 day per week

Volunteering days

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join the South & Central Division, based from the Tamworth office. You will manage project costs from concept to completion and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams and supply chain partners.

The role covers cost reporting, forecasts, CVRs, variations, and subcontractor procurement, with emphasis on commercial risk management and delivering value across projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organised and disciplined, with the ability to accurately analyse and report information.
• Confident in working independently, with strong planning and preparation skills.
• Skilled at developing close relationships, especially with key project influencers.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry conditions of contract and working with frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts, CTCs and CVRs.
• Support applications, credit control and the maximisation of project income.
• Manage change control, helping to agree and secure payment for variations promptly.
• Support subcontractors throughout the full lifecycle, from procurement through to final account.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Provide practical commercial advice to the project team.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to clear reporting, audits, tendering and contract reviews.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organised and disciplined

Independent with planning

Relationship building

Contract knowledge (CIC/ frameworks)

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree or HND/HNC

Job description

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join the South & Central Division, based from the Tamworth office. You will manage project costs from concept to completion and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams and supply chain partners.

The role covers cost reporting, forecasts, CVRs, variations, and subcontractor procurement, with emphasis on commercial risk management and delivering value across projects.