Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor
12 month contract (August start date)
£(Apply online only) per day (working outside of IR35)
Located in Newport, option to be based in head office Chippenham

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Rail Infrastructure business, supporting a first class programme focused on the digitalisation and modernisation of the railway.
You will provide dedicated pre and post contract commercial management across the Wales & West portfolio, reporting into the Senior Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver post-contract commercial support across subcontract, materials, and direct labour packages
• Manage cost, forecasting, budget control, and project financial performance
• Lead work package change control and variation management
• Support delivery across disciplines including design, installation, telecoms, electrification, civils, and more
• Act as key commercial interface for work package managers and stakeholders
• Provide contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams
• Monitor, manage, and mitigate commercial risks
• Produce internal and external commercial reporting in line with strategy
• Maintain accurate, auditable records in line with contractual requirements
• Collaborate with finance, project management, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients

Requirements:

• Significant Senior Quantity Surveyor experience in a contractor-side environment
• Background in rail, engineering, construction, defence, IT or similar sector
• Degree qualified or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, IACCM or equivalent)
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing subcontract and direct labour costs
• Skilled in cost forecasting, change valuation, and financial reporting
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Confident working independently and under pressure
• Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)
• Strong commercial acumen and team collaboration ability

If of interest then please apply with your most updated CV and the team will be in touch to discuss.