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Location: South Yorkshire Sector: Civil Engineering (Rail, Highways, and General Civil Engineering) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Career Path: Progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor
Overview
We are seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team delivering a variety of civil engineering projects across South Yorkshire. The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial management, cost control, and contractual matters across schemes in rail, highways, and general civil engineering. This role offers a structured career pathway with the opportunity for promotion to Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of allocated projects.
Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
Prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages, contracts, and variations.
Conduct valuations, applications for payment, and final account settlements.
Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards.
Provide accurate monthly reporting, cash flow forecasts, and financial analysis to the Commercial Manager.
Support project teams in delivering projects on time and within budget.
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships.
Assist in developing junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the commercial team.
Requirements
Essential:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering (rail, highways, or general civils).
Strong knowledge of NEC and other relevant forms of contract.
Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
Proficiency with relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, cost management tools).

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Quantity Surveyor

We are currently seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our clients South Yorkshire office working as part of the Bid Winning Team.
As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing and pricing commercially viable, competitive &amp; cost-effective tenders to meet the identified client needs for a range of civil engineering projects including sectors such as rail, aviation, power &amp; utilities and Environment Agency projects in Northern region.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced work-winning team involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid winning strategies from early in the tender process.
Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
Performing take-offs from drawings and producing cost-effective tenders based on first principles.
Discuss and agree resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
Preparing tender submission deliverables Assisting in the proposals and contract management functions.
Provide support, mentoring &amp; guidance to Assistant Estimators and anyone else within the department who may require such support, mentoring &amp; guidance
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have: Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks. Expertise in First Principles estimating. A solid background in Civil Engineering projects. Preferred Experience in a site-based or operational role prior to your estimating career is highly advantageous. Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.

Estimator

Are you a Junior Electrical Design Engineer or CAD Technician looking to build a long-term career in the UK rail industry?Do you enjoy producing design and want to develop your understanding of low voltage electrical and communications systems across rail infrastructure projects?Salary:£28,000 to £37,500 DOE Location: Derby, minimum of 3-4 days in the office per weekA well-established railway electrical services provider is looking to appoint a Junior Electrical Design Engineer / CAD Technician to join its growing in-house design team based in Derby.This role has been deliberately designed to suit two profiles: a Junior Engineer at the early stages of their career, or an experienced CAD Technician who wants to specialise in rail and develop their technical knowledge. You will work closely with senior engineers on live rail projects, contributing to the delivery of LV electrical and communications designs for stations and trackside environments, while receiving hands-on mentorship and structured development.Essential skills &amp; experience<ul>
<li>Experience producing 2D technical drawings using CAD software, ideally Bentley MicroStation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical work</li><li>Genuine interest in rail engineering</li><li>Prior experience creating low voltage electrical designs or drawings</li><li>Ability to work from the Derby office to support learning and collaboration</li><li>Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude</li></ul>
Essential for Junior Engineer applicants<ul>
<li>Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline</li><li>Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and willingness to learn industry standards</li><li>Minimum 1 year of low voltage electrical design experience</li></ul>
Essential for CAD Technician applicants<ul>
<li>Strong CAD capability with confidence producing accurate technical drawings</li><li>Interest in understanding the engineering intent behind designs</li><li>MicroStation experience</li><li>Previous experience working in a ProjectWise environment is highly advantageous</li></ul>
Desirable skills<ul>
<li>Exposure to Network Rail standards and procedures</li><li>Experience working on rail, infrastructure or engineering projects</li><li>Willingness to develop skills in design calculations and technical documentation</li></ul>
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive rail design team that is committed to developing talent. Whether you are a Junior Engineer looking to build practical design experience or a CAD Technician keen to grow into the engineering side of rail, this role offers a clear development pathway, funded training and long-term career progression.If this sounds like the right next step, apply now or get in touch with Emily Atkins at &lt;email address removed&gt; for a confidential discussion.

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