Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail

Randstad Cpe London; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic rail team in Manchester. This position focuses on delivering successful outcomes in major rail projects, requiring strong communication skills, a solid QS background, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000, plus benefits including a car allowance and family healthcare. Opportunities for structured development and long-term career progression are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-related pay

Car allowance / company vehicle options

Family healthcare

Structured development

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for rail or major infrastructure projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field required.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly commercial, contractual, financial and management reports.
• Monitor and interpret BoQs and contractual obligations.
• Manage commercial variations and support cost control.
• Provide costing information and pricing for minor works.
• Support bid submissions and commercial strategy.

Skills

Strong background as a Senior QS within a rail or major infrastructure environment

Excellent stakeholder communication and client-facing skills

Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving capability

Ability to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines

Ambitious mindset with a desire to grow

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying / Construction

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail (Signalling & Telecoms)

Manchester

Permanent

£60,000- £70,000 Amun + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading multi-disciplinary rail team specialising in Signalling & Telecoms delivery across major UK infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for someone who is commercially focused, enjoys working in a dynamic project environment, and wants to play a key role in driving successful outcomes on large-scale rail schemes.

Essential requirements

• Strong background as a Senior QS within a rail or major infrastructure environment
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying / Construction
• Excellent stakeholder communication and client‑facing skills
• Confident decision‑maker with strong problem‑solving capability
• Ability to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ambitious mindset with a desire to grow and take on future leadership opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly commercial, contractual, financial and management reports
• Monitoring and interpreting BoQs, technical specifications and contractual obligations
• Managing commercial variations and supporting effective cost control
• Providing costing information and pricing minor works packages
• Supporting bid submissions, tender responses and commercial strategy

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + performance‑related pay
• Car allowance / company vehicle options
• Family healthcare
• Structured development and long‑term career progression
• Based in Manchester with travel to sites when required

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To apply for this position contact Mellissa Voong by emailing your C.V to M e l l i s s a . v o o n g @ v i t a l . u k . c o m