Job Description

Job Title

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Heavy Subcontract Management (Rail & Civil Infrastructure)

Location

Coventry - Hybrid - 3 days per week on site

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in heavy subcontract management on major rail and civil engineering infrastructure projects. The role will focus on the commercial and contractual management of complex subcontract packages within large-scale infrastructure delivery environments.

You will be responsible for ensuring robust cost control, effective subcontract procurement and administration, accurate forecasting, and proactive risk and change management across multiple high-value work packages.

Key Responsibilities

Subcontract Commercial Management

Lead end-to-end management of subcontract packages from procurement through to final account

Prepare, negotiate, and administer NEC / bespoke subcontract agreements (e.g., NEC3/NEC4)

Manage subcontractor payments, applications for payment, and valuations

Assess and certify variations, compensation events, and change ordersCost Control & Reporting

Maintain accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, and financial reporting for assigned packages

Monitor subcontractor performance against budget, programme, and scope

Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies

Support project commercial strategy and margin protectionProcurement & Tendering

Lead subcontract procurement strategies in coordination with project teams

Prepare tender documentation, evaluate returns, and negotiate terms

Ensure compliance with client requirements and contractual frameworksContract Administration

Manage contractual correspondence, notices, and records in line with NEC requirements

Ensure strict compliance with change control procedures

Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes where requiredStakeholder Management

Liaise with project managers, engineers, planners, and client representatives

Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Provide commercial guidance to operational teamsRisk & Change Management

Identify commercial and contractual risks early and escalate appropriately

Manage change events and ensure proper entitlement capture

Support claims preparation and defence when necessaryEssential Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline

Proven experience in heavy subcontract management on major rail and/or civil engineering projects

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4 essential)

Experience with large infrastructure clients (e.g. Network Rail or Tier 1 contractors)

Strong commercial acumen with proven CVR and cost control experience

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple subcontract packages concurrentlyDesirable Experience

Experience on rail infrastructure, tunnelling, highways, or large-scale civil engineering projects

Familiarity with compensation event management in NEC environments

Experience working for Tier 1 contractors or joint ventures

Working towards or holding RICS membership (MRICS/FRICS)Key Competencies

Strong analytical and financial reporting skills

High attention to detail in contract administration

Confident communicator and negotiator

Proactive problem solver with commercial awareness

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced project environmentWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status