Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryEnfield, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 3 June 2026
Apply NowWe 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
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