Quantity Surveyor
Posted 2 days 4 hours ago by Volkerrail Group
Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) provides cost-effective engineering solutions for railway signalling projects throughout the UK.
As a team, we manage the full project life cycle, including design, project engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance support across all signalling technologies, equipment, and systems.
We also offer design, supply, installation, and testing services for operational and lineside telecommunication renewals, either as a single discipline provider or as part of a multidisciplinary project, to ensure end-to-end connectivity. These capabilities extend to station information and security systems.
Our current projects include the S&T Framework for NW&C, SP&C Framework in Scotland, TransPennine Route upgrade (TRue), and Train Control System Framework (TCSF) for ETCS provision.
We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team to support and assist in the commercial management of contracts from feasibility through to completion. Key experience in pre-contract negotiations is essential.
Key duties include:
- Monitoring, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on all contract costs for allocated projects
- Preparing monthly reconciliations of contract performance
- Managing subcontractors
- Preparing client payment applications and related reports
- Pricing variation orders/change requests
- Preparing interim and final accounts
- Comparing actual costs against planned schedules, reporting, and investigating variances
- Assisting with tender preparation and negotiation
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a proactive approach, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Good problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
About youThe successful candidate will have significant experience as a QS within a contracting environment and hold a tertiary qualification in quantity surveying or construction. Experience in the rail industry is advantageous. Ambition and a desire to develop in the quantity surveying field are also important.
Even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for us.
Why work with us?VolkerRail operates under VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across sectors including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By leveraging the expertise of each business unit, VolkerWessels UK ensures our staff provide exceptional resources and support to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and dining vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental, physical, and financial health support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
We are committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect, creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
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We prefer to hire directly. If your agency is on our PSL, we will contact you if this role is available. Please refrain from sending speculative CVs; no fees are applicable for unsolicited submissions. All inquiries should be directed to .
Maintaining safe and healthy working conditions is a priority. A drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all staff.