Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor | Scunthorpe & Mersey | Up to £80,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

A leading provider of innovative infrastructure and technology solutions within the UK rail sector is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of high-value projects currently in the design phase.

This is a critical hire for the business. With several projects experiencing significant change during the design lifecycle, we need a "hands-on" professional who can hit the ground running to manage a backlog of Early Warning Notices (EWNs), price complex variations, and produce robust Cost to Completes. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear trajectory toward Commercial Manager status, backed by tailored professional development and RICS mentorship if required.

Responsibilities:

• Change Management: Pro-actively pricing and managing a high volume of change requests and Compensation Events arising from the design phase.
• Commercial Control: Managing EWNs and updating CTCs to ensure accurate financial forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Contract Administration: Expert application of NEC 3/4 forms of contract to protect the company's commercial position.
• Rail Operations: Accounting for industry-specific constraints, including weekend possessions and rail-specific labour risks, within commercial models.
• Team Leadership: Providing guidance to junior commercial staff and collaborating closely with design and site operational teams.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate must be an experienced Quantity Surveyor from within the Rail sector. Due to the current phase of the projects, there is no "bedding-in" period; you must understand rail-specific risks (such as possessions) and be an expert in NEC 3/4 contracts from day one.

• Experience: Circa 5-10+ years of experience.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to manage a heavy volume of EWNs and Compensation Events.
• Ambition: A desire to progress into a Commercial Management role.
• Qualifications: HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Location: Hybrid - with occasional travel to HQ in Scunthorpe and project sites (primarily in the Mersey area).Salary: Up to £80,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Professional Growth: RICS mentorship and clear career progression.
• Flexible Perks: Buy and sell annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Post-Probation Choice: Select from private health insurance, an additional 1% pension contribution, or a £45 monthly gym membership.
• Family & Wellbeing: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay, Life Assurance, and Critical Illness cover.

About Ford & Stanley Group

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