Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Rail Infrastructure)

Location: Hampshire
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
Sector: Rail Infrastructure

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong rail bias to support the commercial delivery of a major rail infrastructure projects based in Hampshire. This is a long-term contract opportunity for a commercially astute professional with proven experience in the rail sector, particularly within Network Rail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of rail infrastructure projects from inception through to final account
• Prepare, review, and manage cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Administer and manage contracts in line with NEC forms of contract (NEC3/NEC4)
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail (NR) standards, processes, and commercial requirements
• Assess, value, and negotiate variations, compensation events, and change control
• Undertake cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts
• Provide commercial support to project delivery teams and stakeholders
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Support dispute resolution and claims management where required

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the rail infrastructure sector
• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail (NR) forms of contract and standards
• Demonstrable experience administering NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 essential)
• Experience managing compensation events and change under NEC frameworks
• Strong commercial acumen and cost management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in relevant commercial and cost management software

Desirable

• Previous experience working directly on Network Rail projects
• Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS)
• Experience on major infrastructure or multidisciplinary rail projects
• Familiarity with rail frameworks and alliance contracting environments

For more information or to apply, please get in touch with James RS