Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail

Vital Human Resources; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a rail team in the Manchester area. This role involves preparing commercial reports, managing contract obligations, and providing costing information on large-scale projects. Candidates should have a strong background in rail or major infrastructure, excellent communication skills, and a desire for career growth. A competitive salary with benefits, including car allowance and family healthcare, is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-related pay

Car allowance / company vehicle options

Family healthcare

Structured development and career progression

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction.
• Experience in a rail or infrastructure environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly commercial, contractual, financial and management reports.
• Managing commercial variations and supporting effective cost control.
• Supporting 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

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

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