Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in NEC contracts and leadership?

Have you worked extensively with Network Rail and led junior commercial teams?

Location: Sidcup, Kent (Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office per week; occasional travel to Blackfriars)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + car or car allowance of £6600
Reference: JO0000064155

You will be joining the Rail Southern business unit, which delivers £30-£40m of work annually, primarily for Network Rail on the CP7 framework, covering reactive, emergency, and civils based rail works. The team also delivers lump sum projects for clients such as Southeastern Trains and Wandsworth Council.

My client seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor who can provide strong leadership to a predominantly junior commercial team while taking ownership of key projects and client relationships.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, your key responsibilities will include:
·Leading the preparation of accurate cost estimates and budgets and ensuring robust financial control from pre-construction to final account across Network Rail CP7 works and other rail projects
·Taking the lead on contract administration under NEC (Option C & E) and lump sum contracts, and managing key commercial negotiations
·Proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial and procurement risks to keep projects on track
·Running and presenting CVRs for reactive, emergency, and civils based rail projects
·Acting as a primary commercial contact for Network Rail and other key clients such as Southeastern Trains and Wandsworth Council
·Leading, mentoring, and developing a predominantly junior commercial team
·Working collaboratively with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery
·Providing strong commercial leadership across a £30-£40m per annum Rail Southern business unit

Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor:
·7+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
·Significant experience working with Network Rail (essential)
·Strong experience with NEC contracts (Option C & E preferred)
·Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior commercial staff
·Background working for a Tier 1 contractor (strongly preferred)
·Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
·MRICS or CICES accreditation desirable

Senior Quantity Surveyor benefits:
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Pension matched up to 7%
·Personal Private Medical Insurance
·Health Cash Plan (dentist, optician, physiotherapy, etc.)
·£6,600 per annum car allowance or Company Car or Salary Sacrifice scheme
·Hybrid working model (2-3 days in the office per week)
·Rewards portal, access to 1,000's retail discounts
·Life Assurance
·Cycle to work scheme
·Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
·Reward and recognition scheme
·Online GP Service

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior commercial role on a long term rail framework with genuine leadership responsibility.

To apply, please send your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West:
brooke.stell@carringtonwest.com
02394 314 914