Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major Transport for London (TfL) Design & Build project involving the construction of a new wheel lathe facility. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key commercial role on a high-profile rail infrastructure project being delivered under an NEC3 Option C Target Cost Contract.

Reporting to the Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for the commercial management of civils and fit-out subcontract packages valued at approximately 6 million, while contributing to the successful delivery of the wider 32 million programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management and administration of civils and fit-out subcontract packages
• Supporting the Commercial Lead with project cost reporting, forecasting, and financial controls
• Management, assessment, and negotiation of change control and compensation events under NEC3 Option C
• Preparation and review of subcontract valuations, payments, and variations
• Assisting with procurement activities, tender evaluations, and appointment of remaining work packages
• Cost management throughout the project lifecycle, including final account agreement
• Monitoring project performance against target cost and budget objectives
• Working collaboratively with project delivery, design, planning, and client teams to achieve commercial and operational objectives
• Supporting risk and opportunity management processes
• Ensuring contractual compliance and robust commercial governance

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within rail, infrastructure, civils, or major construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts, particularly Option C Target Cost
• Experience managing compensation events and change control processes
• Background in Design & Build project environments
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong reporting and forecasting skills
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account settlement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities