Quantity Surveyor - Rail / Civils
Location: Chadwell St Mary (office-based with site visits)
Salary: Up to £75,000 (DoE & Negotiable)
An established, family‑run civil engineering business with over 4 decades of success in delivering highways, rail and infrastructure projects is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The company is known for its strong reputation, long-term client relationships, and consistent delivery of essential infrastructure across the South East and wider UK. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, growing organisation where you will take full ownership of commercial management across rail and civils maintenance frameworks.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all commercial activities from project mobilisation through to final account. Working across NEC3/NEC4 contracts, you'll ensure robust financial control, protect project margins, and support operational teams across a portfolio of works.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing commercial activities from start to final account
- Producing monthly valuations, applications for payment and CVRs
- Handling Early Warnings and Compensation Events
- Cost forecasting, cash flow management and risk reporting
- Procuring and managing subcontractors through to final accounts
- Liaising with clients, stakeholders and internal teams
- Ensuring all reporting, governance and contract requirements are met
About You
You will thrive in this role if you have:
- Proven QS experience within rail, civils or infrastructure projects
- Strong practical knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract forms
- Confidence managing multiple work packages independently
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation abilities and reporting skills
- Network Rail framework experience and/or RICS accreditation (desirable)
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £75,000 for chartered candidates (DOE)
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Free on‑site parking
- Annual company events and team socials