Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent rail consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to join their Birmingham team. This role involves managing financial aspects of rail construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered within budget while maintaining quality standards. The successful candidate will lead a team, collaborate with various stakeholders, and provide procurement advice. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant rail projects and enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Bonus / Profit Share Scheme

Travel Expenses

Private medical

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial management role.
• A relevant degree or masters qualification in quantity surveying or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors on rail projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and contractual obligations.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Contract Negotiation

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Master's qualification in related field

Tools

NEC 3 Contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid with occasional site travel.

Salary: £60,000 - £73,000 depending on experience plus package including:

1. Competitive Pension Scheme
2. Bonus / Profit Share Scheme
3. Travel Expenses
4. Private medical
5. Income Protection

Summary:

An independent rail consultancy of 10 years' standing, with a wealth of experience and expertise across a wide variety of environments and disciplines is looking to take on a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to join their Birmingham based team.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of construction projects within the rail sector from inception to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring that rail projects are delivered within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

General Duties:

1. Lead a team of quantity surveyors working on rail projects and providing guidance and support as needed to internal and external customers.
2. Collaborating with project managers, rail engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure rail project objectives are met.
3. To provide procurement advice and work with customers to develop estimates, tender documentation, process and evaluation tools.
4. Provide technical support on contract interpretation, negotiation and wider commercial strategies for internal and external customers.
5. To lead and continuously improve change management, commercial forecasting and reporting, working closely with other functions.
6. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and contractual obligations, including those specific to rail infrastructure and government procurement processes.
7. To seek out opportunities to add value in customer delivery and future propositions.

Desired qualifications and experience:

1. Strong experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial management role.
2. A relevant degree or masters qualification in quantity surveyor or similar equivalent subject.
3. A background in railway / construction projects.
4. Understanding of pre-contract processes, including procurement, tendering, and invitation to tender packs.
5. Proven track record in managing NEC 3 contracts.
6. Ability to provide expert advice on dealing with clients and stakeholders, whether that be with a consultancy, main-contractor or end client.
7. Experience in line management and leading a team.