Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chesterfield

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience and a background in rail infrastructure, reactive maintenance or civil engineering?

Do you have experience managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects or reactive works, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration and financial performance?

Are you looking to join an established infrastructure contractor offering long-term opportunities across rail and an expanding portfolio of infrastructure frameworks?

Location: Chesterfield - Initially office-based 5 days per week, with the expectation of moving to approximately 3 days per week once established.
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE
Benefits:

• £5,400 annual car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working

Role Overview:

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, primarily supporting reactive maintenance works across the North West & Central rail framework.

The position will involve taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio of reactive maintenance and infrastructure schemes, ranging from minor works through to larger civil engineering and stabilisation projects.

You will work within a fast-paced framework environment, managing multiple schemes simultaneously and ensuring effective commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.

The business is also diversifying beyond its established rail operations, having recently secured over 50 lots through the Pagabo framework across sectors including local government, housing, energy and water.

Based from the Chesterfield office, you will work closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, with site visits required depending on the nature and complexity of individual schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of reactive maintenance and civil engineering works across the North West Central rail framework.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle of projects from initial pricing and procurement through to final accounts and commercial closeout.
• Administer NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and effective management of commercial obligations.
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and manage compensation events, ensuring appropriate contractual notices and supporting records are maintained.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance across multiple schemes.
• Prepare accurate cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial updates for senior management.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender assessments, appointments and commercial administration.
• Assess subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts, ensuring effective cost control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across the framework.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure works are delivered in line with contractual, financial and programme requirements.
• Support commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure appropriate contractual documentation is completed.
• Contribute to improving commercial processes and financial performance across the framework.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor capable of operating at senior level.
• Previous experience working within the rail sector, particularly on Network Rail frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC3.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of civil engineering, infrastructure, maintenance or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management, valuations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Experience managing multiple projects or work packages simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of commercial responsibilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience gained with a main contractor, subcontractor or client-side organisation will be considered.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience commercially managing reactive maintenance or minor works frameworks.
• Knowledge of rail civils, structures, earthworks, drainage, track, signalling or associated infrastructure works.
• Experience working across high-volume, lower-value schemes alongside larger infrastructure projects.
• Previous involvement in stabilisation or structural maintenance projects.

The Candidate:
This position will suit a commercially capable Senior Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable managing multiple schemes within a reactive infrastructure environment.

You will need to be organised, proactive and confident administering NEC contracts, with the ability to respond to changing priorities while maintaining effective commercial control.

Experience within rail maintenance would be particularly beneficial, although candidates from wider civil engineering and infrastructure backgrounds with strong NEC experience are encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong presence in rail infrastructure and growing opportunities across several additional sectors.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West or call 02394 314914 for a confidential discussion.

Salary: £65k - 80k per year