Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Nicholas Associates; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major rail and highways projects across the UK. Based in Eastbourne, the role focuses on commercial management from award through final account, supporting successful delivery of multiple projects.

You will monitor costs, prepare CVRs and reports, administer contracts, manage subcontractor accounts and support procurement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering rail, highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and procurement processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial management of projects from contract award through to final account.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, profitability and cash flow.
• Prepare cost plans, financial reports and project forecasts.
• Administer contracts in line with contractual obligations and change control procedures.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement activities, including subcontractor selection and appointment.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree claims where required.
• Produce monthly commercial reporting, including CVRs, cost reports and commentary.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to monitor progress and commercial performance.
• Support monthly cost reviews with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all commercial documentation is maintained accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
• Resolve commercial issues and support contractual negotiations where necessary.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor junior commercial team members where appropriate.
• Promote best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the commercial function.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Contract administration

Cost management software

Stakeholder management

Rail/highways project experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CSCS Card

PTS certification

Job description

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major rail and highways projects across the UK. Based in Eastbourne, the role focuses on commercial management from award through final account, supporting successful delivery of multiple projects.

You will monitor costs, prepare CVRs and reports, administer contracts, manage subcontractor accounts and support procurement.