Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Heavy Subcontract Management (Rail & Civil Infrastructure)
Location
Coventry - Hybrid - 3 days per week on site
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in heavy subcontract management on major rail and civil engineering infrastructure projects. The role will focus on the commercial and contractual management of complex subcontract packages within large-scale infrastructure delivery environments.
You will be responsible for ensuring robust cost control, effective subcontract procurement and administration, accurate forecasting, and proactive risk and change management across multiple high-value work packages.
Key Responsibilities
Subcontract Commercial Management
Lead end-to-end management of subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
Prepare, negotiate, and administer NEC / bespoke subcontract agreements (e.g., NEC3/NEC4)
Manage subcontractor payments, applications for payment, and valuations
Assess and certify variations, compensation events, and change ordersCost Control & Reporting
Maintain accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, and financial reporting for assigned packages
Monitor subcontractor performance against budget, programme, and scope
Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support project commercial strategy and margin protectionProcurement & Tendering
Lead subcontract procurement strategies in coordination with project teams
Prepare tender documentation, evaluate returns, and negotiate terms
Ensure compliance with client requirements and contractual frameworksContract Administration
Manage contractual correspondence, notices, and records in line with NEC requirements
Ensure strict compliance with change control procedures
Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes where requiredStakeholder Management
Liaise with project managers, engineers, planners, and client representatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Provide commercial guidance to operational teamsRisk & Change Management
Identify commercial and contractual risks early and escalate appropriately
Manage change events and ensure proper entitlement capture
Support claims preparation and defence when necessaryEssential Requirements
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
Proven experience in heavy subcontract management on major rail and/or civil engineering projects
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4 essential)
Experience with large infrastructure clients (e.g. Network Rail or Tier 1 contractors)
Strong commercial acumen with proven CVR and cost control experience
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple subcontract packages concurrentlyDesirable Experience
Experience on rail infrastructure, tunnelling, highways, or large-scale civil engineering projects
Familiarity with compensation event management in NEC environments
Experience working for Tier 1 contractors or joint ventures
Working towards or holding RICS membership (MRICS/FRICS)Key Competencies
Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
High attention to detail in contract administration
Confident communicator and negotiator
Proactive problem solver with commercial awareness
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced project environmentWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Salary description
£400.00 - £480.00 per day