Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Civils & Tunnels

Location: Between Water Orton & Curzon Street, Birmingham

Rate: £500-£520 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract: Until 31st December

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days home working

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project delivering complex civils, tunnel, and cross passage works on HS2. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading contractor on a high-profile programme with an immediate start available.

The successful candidate will support the commercial delivery of major civils packages, working closely with operational teams and subcontractors to ensure effective commercial management across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account

Supporting CVR processes and monthly commercial reporting

Assisting with the administration of NEC3 Option C contracts

Supporting the commercial management of tunnel, civils, and cross passage works

Reviewing applications for payment, variations, and compensation events

Working closely with delivery teams to maintain commercial control across packages

Supporting cost forecasting and change management processes

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or civils projects

NEC3 Option C experience is essential

Experience managing subcontractors and commercial reporting

Background in civils, tunnelling, rail, or heavy infrastructure projects preferred

Experience using CEMAR is desirable

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days office/site based and 2 days from home

Candidates must be office based on Tuesdays

Home working days cannot be fixed and must remain flexible

Immediate interview and start available