Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lead High-Speed Rail Infrastructure as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

About The Role

A leading joint venture delivering major civil engineering projects are seeking a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their permanent staff in Brackley, UK. Specializing in structures and viaducts, you'll play a vital role in managing costs, contracts, and contributing to the success of this high-speed rail project.

Location: Brackley, UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quantity surveying function for structures and viaducts within a major high-speed rail construction project.


• Prepare tender pricing, risk assessments, and participate in complex contract drafting and negotiations, particularly NEC forms of contract (options A, B, and C).


• Manage cost and value reconciliations, bottom-up and end-life cost reporting, and cash flow for assigned structures and viaducts.


• Oversee contract administration for structures and viaducts, ensuring meticulous data reporting and record keeping.


• Manage subcontractor accounts and payments for structures and viaducts, resolving disputes as they arise.


• Provide commercial insights and contribute to project performance discussions, focusing on structures and viaducts.


• Build strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar qualification.


• Extensive experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the civil engineering or rail sectors.


• In-depth knowledge and proven experience working with NEC forms of contract.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team or work stream effectively.


• Strong understanding of cost and time management principles in complex civil engineering projects.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for successful collaboration.


• A proactive, results-oriented approach with a keen eye for detail.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong civils or rail background with a proven track record in structures and viaducts.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced environment.


• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.

About The Company

This is a joint venture comprised of four international civil engineering and construction companies. They have a well-established reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects across Europe. The current project involves constructing an 80km section of a high-speed railway line, including viaducts, tunnels, road diversions, and overbridges.

They are committed to:

• Creating a collaborative, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking work environment.


• Diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.


• Offering competitive salaries and benefits packages.


• Making reasonable adjustments to support employees.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.