Senior Rail Quantity Surveyor – Project Lead (NEC4)

Carmichael UK; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a £30m NEC4 Option A rail project. You will own all commercial activities from quotation through final account and act as the principal interface with the client.

You will mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors, drive commercial governance, manage compensation events, early warnings, and change control, and collaborate with project teams to deliver value and protect margins.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior QS/Managing QS or Commercial Manager in rail or civil infrastructure.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, especially NEC4 Option A.
• Experience on projects valued at £20m+.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial ownership of a rail project (£30m).
• Manage all Quantity Surveying functions from quotations and procurement through to final account settlement.
• Administration of NEC4 Option A contracts.
• Management of compensation events, early warnings, change control and contractual correspondence.
• Preparation of monthly CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Cost management, value engineering and margin protection.
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead commercial meetings and negotiations.
• Provide strategic commercial support to operational and project delivery teams.
• Mentor, guide and manage Quantity Surveyors delivering smaller projects.
• Ensure robust commercial controls, governance and reporting procedures are maintained.
• Work closely with project management teams to drive programme and commercial outcomes.
• Support business growth through effective commercial management and repeat clients.

Skills

Senior QS

Managing QS

Commercial management

NEC4 knowledge

Rail infrastructure

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Client facing

Job description

Carmichael UK in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a £30m NEC4 Option A rail project. You will own all commercial activities from quotation through final account and act as the principal interface with the client.

You will mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors, drive commercial governance, manage compensation events, early warnings, and change control, and collaborate with project teams to deliver value and protect margins.