Senior Quantity Surveyor

King Logistics Services Ltd T/A King Contract Serv; Denby Dale; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Denby Dale is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial responsibilities on rail projects. The role offers up to £80,000 salary or competitive day rate, with the flexibility of working 2-3 days on-site and remote for the rest. Ideal candidates will have experience in rail projects and strong knowledge of NEC contracts.

Benefits

Attractive salary or day rate

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts on rail projects.
• Strong background in cost forecasting and valuations.
• Ability to mitigate commercial risks across multiple packages.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for rail contracts.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts and valuations.
• Manage procurement and negotiations with subcontractors.

Skills

Experience in rail or civil engineering projects

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Excellent commercial skills

Cost-control skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail (Huddersfield)
Salary: Up to £80,000 + package OR competitive day rate

A highly regarded UK civil engineering contractor with a strong national reputation in rail infrastructure is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Huddersfield-based team. You'll be part of a company delivering high-profile rail projects, working with major clients and Tier 1 main contractors.

This role is site-based 2-3 days per week, with the remaining time working from home, offering the right balance of on-site engagement and flexible working.

The Role:

• Take full commercial responsibility for NEC3/NEC4 contracts on rail projects
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts, valuations, reporting, and change control
• Manage procurement, negotiation, and accounts for subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks across multiple packages
• Work closely with project delivery teams, clients, and Tier 1 contractors

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in rail or civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• Excellent commercial, cost-control, and negotiation skills
• Confident in managing relationships at all levels

What's On Offer:

• Up to £80,000 salary + package OR attractive day rate option
• Long-term, varied pipeline of rail projects
• Work with major clients and Tier 1 contractors on high-profile schemes
• Flexible working: site-based 2-3 days per week, home the rest
• Career development within a respected national civil engineering contractor

Get in touch! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your CV or contact our commercial specialist, Jane Fairhurst, for a confidential conversation