Managing Quantity Surveyor - Change

SCS Railways; London (KY); On-site; USD 120,482 - 160,642; Full time

Job summary

SCS Railways is seeking a Change Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management for a section of the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. You will control costs, ensure contract compliance and manage compensation events across the project team.

The role requires NEC experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a large rail program.

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC contract experience, including compensation events and change.
• Strong background in commercial management and reporting.
• Experience on large-scale rail/infrastructure projects.
• MRICS and degree qualifications in quantity surveying are preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of compensation events and contractual change processes.
• Develop and evaluate quotations for compensation events.
• Maintain change records and reporting metrics.
• Collaborate with client and project teams to manage cost and risk.
• Mentor junior commercial team members and support governance.

Skills

NEC contract experience

Change management

Cost control

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

HNC in Quantity Surveying or related

Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Competitive with excellent benefits package

Working Hours: 40

Location: London

Closing Date: 31/08/2026

Job Introduction

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Anyone who applies can ask for part‑time, remote or compressed hours. We will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Purpose

The Change Managing Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of a section of works, ensuring robust cost control, commercial performance, contract compliance, and effective management of compensation events and change. The role combines traditional Managing Quantity Surveyor responsibilities with a proactive focus on identifying, assessing, managing and administering change under the contract.

The post holder works closely with operational and project teams, clients and supply chain partners to capture, value, substantiate and agree change in line with contract requirements while maintaining accurate forecasting and commercial reporting.

Main Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Commercial interaction with the Client, Project Team and Operations Team.
• Administration and management of NEC contracts and associated commercial processes.
• Procurement of subcontract works and services to meet programme and project requirements.
• Preparation and submission of applications for payment and management of cash collection.
• Supply chain commercial management, including subcontract administration, payment assessment and commercial performance.
• Preparation of monthly Cost and Value Reconciliations (CVR) and associated commercial reporting.
• Forecasting project outturn cost and value.
• Identification, management and reporting of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Development, mentoring and support of junior commercial team members.

Change Management

• Lead the commercial management of compensation events, early warnings and contractual change processes.
• Identify, assess and quantify the commercial impact of change on cost, programme and resources.
• Develop, prepare and evaluate quotations for compensation events and other contractual changes.
• Establish and maintain entitlement through robust contractual analysis and record keeping.
• Support the assessment of change impacts against programme and project delivery requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive change records and supporting evidence in line with contract requirements.
• Assist in the development and management of project change registers and associated reporting metrics.
• Liaise and negotiate with the Client’s commercial and project teams regarding change matters.
• Investigate and prepare contractual correspondence, notices and commercial communications.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams relating to change and risk.
• Support and facilitate change review meetings and risk reduction workshops.
• Ensure change management procedures are implemented and complied with across the project.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure commercial procedures and reporting are implemented in compliance with company governance and contract requirements.
• Maintain commercial records and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Promote compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, environmental requirements and quality management systems.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, joint venture partners and supply chain members.
• Promote collaborative working and continuous improvement across the project team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive NEC contract experience, including management of compensation events and change processes.
• Qualified to minimum HNC level (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Significant commercial experience within the construction, infrastructure or rail sectors.
• Experience working at Managing Quantity Surveyor level or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, change management and commercial reporting.
• Experience preparing and negotiating compensation event quotations and change proposals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem‑solving capability.
• Proficient in commercial reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.
• MRICS
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or another relevant commercial discipline.
• Experience working on large‑scale Rail/Infrastructure projects.
• Experience in claims preparation, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
• Experience managing and developing commercial team members.

About The Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high‑speed rail network, connecting 8 of the UK’s 10 biggest cities.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, covering twin‑bored tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and site construction.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and provide an opportunity to showcase their skills, talent and abilities. We will ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria are offered an interview.

Disability Confidence Commitment

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you must:

• A physical or mental impairment with a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) on your ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.
• Demonstrate in your application and pre‑interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.