Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the commercial lead for the Wales and Western region, overseeing CVRs, reporting and forecasting on major civils and rail projects.

Based in Preston or Manchester with travel to sites, the role requires NEC contract experience and a proven track record in commercial leadership across multiple projects. A hybrid office/field arrangement offers broad regional exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience producing CVRs and commercial reports.
• Strong forecasting and financial analysis for civils projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts (NEC4 A&E preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a regional commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civils and rail infrastructure projects in the Wales and Western region.
• Own CVRs, monthly reporting and forecast updates.
• Provide strategic commercial oversight across projects and contractual interfaces.
• Support NEC contract administration and change management.
• Coordinate with the wider commercial team on applications for payment.

Skills

CVR reporting

Commercial reporting

Financial forecasting

NEC contracts

Cost Value Reconciliations

Project commercial management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civils and commercial management? Do you have extensive experience producing CVRs, commercial reporting and working under NEC contracts? Are you looking for a lead commercial role where you can take ownership of projects across the Wales and Western region while working for a specialist rail and geotechnical contractor?

Location

Preston or Manchester office with travel to sites across the Wales and Western region + hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

Salary

£54,000 - £64,000 per annum DOE + £6,000 car allowance

Role Overview

My client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to become the commercial lead for their Wales and Western region, supporting the delivery of specialist geotechnical and rail infrastructure projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor delivering complex netting, soil nailing and IRATA rope access works for major clients including Network Rail and main contractors. Projects typically range in value from £1.6 million up to £14 million and are delivered within fast-paced rail possessions and blockade environments.

Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will act as the lead Quantity Surveyor for the region, taking responsibility for the overall commercial performance of multiple projects.

You will work alongside another Quantity Surveyor who focuses primarily on change management and applications for payment, allowing you to concentrate on commercial reporting, CVRs and providing strategic commercial oversight.

The role offers a genuine hybrid working arrangement, based from either the Preston or Manchester office with travel to project sites approximately every other week across the Wales and Western region, including works near Bristol and the Seven Estuary area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civils and rail infrastructure projects across the Wales and Western region.
• Take ownership of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Provide commercial oversight across projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control and financial performance.
• Support the management of NEC contracts, predominantly Option A and Option E.
• Work closely with the wider commercial team on change management and applications for payment.
• Produce accurate monthly reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, operational teams and key stakeholders.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the civils sector.
• Strong experience producing CVRs, commercial reporting and financial forecasting.
• Experience working under NEC contracts (any NEC form considered however you will mainly be working on NEC4 option A&E).
• A well-rounded commercial background with experience managing projects throughout the full commercial lifecycle.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Ability to travel to project sites across the Wales and Western region on a fortnightly basis.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous rail infrastructure experience.
• Experience working on geotechnical, earthworks or specialist civils projects.
• Experience delivering projects for Network Rail or major rail contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist contractor with an impressive portfolio of rail and geotechnical projects, offering long-term career development and the chance to take ownership of the commercial function within a growing regional team.