Senior Quantity Surveyor

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major rail infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial responsibilities on key projects in London. You will manage cost, contract, and change control processes, working closely with project teams to ensure effective cost management and reporting. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, along with significant experience in rail or civil engineering projects. This role offers opportunities for long-term development and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or rail infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts (particularly Options A and C).
• Experience across multi-disciplinary projects (civils, structures, M&E, or stations).

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of assigned packages or sections of work.
• Administer NEC4 contracts (Options A and C) including change control, valuations, and final accounts.
• Support tendering, procurement, and subcontract management.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC4 contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor: Rail Infrastructure

Location: London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major rail framework delivering multi-disciplinary renewal schemes across the Eastern Region. The programme is part of a long‑term rail infrastructure framework focused on the delivery of civil engineering, structural, M&E, and station upgrade works. You'll take commercial responsibility for a section or package of works, managing cost, contract, and change control processes under NEC4 (Options A & C). The role will involve working closely with project managers, planners, and delivery teams to ensure accurate forecasting, cost management, and commercial reporting across a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial management of assigned packages or sections of work
• Administer NEC4 contracts (Options A and C) including change control, valuations, and final accounts
• Support tendering, procurement, and subcontract management
• Provide accurate cost and value reporting, forecasts, and risk assessments
• Support and mentor junior team members where applicable
• Contribute to project reviews, ensuring commercial governance and best practice

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or rail infrastructure
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts (particularly Options A and C)
• Experience across multi‑disciplinary projects (civils, structures, M&E, or stations)
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative framework team delivering complex rail projects across the Eastern Region, with genuine long‑term development and progression opportunities.

Please apply with an updated CV