Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Civils & Tunnels

Location: Between Water Orton & Curzon Street, Birmingham

Rate: £530-£550 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 recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major HS2 infrastructure scheme delivering complex tunnel, civils, and cross passage packages between Water Orton and Curzon Street.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities on a flagship infrastructure project, working within an established commercial team on long-term major works.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the commercial management of subcontract packages

Managing CVRs, forecasting, and monthly commercial reporting

Administering NEC3 Option C contracts and compensation events

Supporting delivery teams across civils, tunnel, and cross passage works

Managing subcontractor performance, payments, and change control

Producing accurate cost/value reporting and financial forecasts

Supporting commercial strategy and risk management across packages

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects

Strong NEC3 Option C contract knowledge is essential

Experience managing subcontractors and leading commercial reporting processes

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

Experience using CEMAR is desirable

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Additional Information

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

Candidates must be in the office on Tuesdays

Work from home days must remain flexible and cannot be fixed weekly

Immediate start available with interviews taking place ASAP