Senior Quantity Surveyor

Telent Technology Services Limited; Hampton Magna; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support rail infrastructure projects. This hybrid role involves managing project cost control, preparing client applications, and identifying contractual changes. The ideal candidate will have experience in QS roles, proficient in NEC3 / 4 contracts, and possess strong negotiation skills. Additional benefits include a car allowance, extensive holiday options, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Car Allowance

34 days holiday plus public holidays, with buy/sell options

Company pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in a QS / Cost Controller role, ideally in Rail / Construction / Civil Engineering.
• Proficient in various contracting templates and knowledge of Cost Reimbursable contracts.
• Experience recovering disallowed costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project cost control from handover to final account.
• Prepare and issue client applications ensuring timely certification.
• Identify, price, and agree changes with clients.

Skills

Contract negotiation skills

Cost management

Commercial risk assessment

Customer-facing experience

Education

Member of a professional body (e.g., RICS)

Tools

CCS Frameworks

NEC3 / 4, JCT, ICC contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24 / 7.

Reporting into the Lead Quantity Surveyor, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in supporting Telent's rail infrastructure projects. This role blends strategic commercial oversight with hands‑on post‑contract cost and contract management. You will operate within the SCADA Portfolio, focusing on cost management for a cost‑plus project.

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to attend our Warwick HQ on a weekly basis.

What you'll do :

Manage all aspects of project cost control from handover to final account.

Prepare and issue client applications in line with contract terms, ensuring timely certification and payment.

Identify, price, and agree changes with clients, support justification, delay claims and associated quantum.

Commercial responsibilities of subcontract activities from inception to final account.

Provide commercial input across the full contract lifecycle—from bid to closure or extension.

Support bidding and delivery teams in assessing and managing commercial risk.

Resolve disputes and claims in Telent's best interests.

Produce monthly cost/value reconciliations and forecasts.

Support monthly contract reviews and senior management reporting.

Identify opportunities to improve margin and reduce commercial risk.

Lead cost management on a cost‑plus project, with a focus on time evidencing and AfP justifications.

Who you are :

You will have senior level experience in a QS / Cost Controller type role, ideally gained within the Rail / Construction / Civil Engineering / Utilities industry.

Key Requirements :

Proficient in a variety of contracting templates (e.g., NEC3 / 4, JCT, ICC) with a strong knowledge of Cost Reimbursable contracts and experience recovering disallowed costs.

Customer‑facing experience with strong negotiation skills.

Solid understanding of commercial risks and contract negotiation.

Member of a professional body (e.g., RICS) or actively working towards membership is desirable.

Familiarity with CCS Frameworks, Model Services Contracts, and other standard forms is desirable.

What we offer :

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on‑going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role :

Car Allowance

34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually.

Company pension scheme.

A range of family friendly policies.

Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal

Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent :

We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.