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Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure

📍 Location: Doncaster (with regular travel to project sites)
🛠️ Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

A well-established, privately owned rail and infrastructure contractor is seeking a proactive and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a variety of rail projects across the UK, contributing to the successful delivery of works in both track renewals and civil engineering packages.

Working from a head office in Doncaster, with regular travel to sites as required, you will support the commercial function across a portfolio of rail infrastructure schemes – from early-stage pricing through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage NEC and bespoke contracts across multiple rail-related projects

  • Assist with cost forecasting, budgeting, and CVR reporting

  • Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments

  • Liaise with internal project delivery teams and external stakeholders to ensure commercial alignment

  • Prepare and submit accurate interim applications and final accounts

  • Monitor change control and manage variations, early warnings, and compensation events

  • Support monthly commercial reporting and ensure timely input into financial processes

  • Attend regular site meetings to monitor progress and liaise with site teams

Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the rail, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

  • Familiarity with Network Rail procedures and standards is desirable

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience

  • Company vehicle or car allowance

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Opportunity to work on critical UK infrastructure projects within a close-knit, supportive team

  • Clear career progression within a growing business


Location: Doncaster / Site | Salary: | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 15/06/2025

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