Quantity Surveyor

Posted 11 December 2025
Salary £45k - 60k per year
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000063050

Job description

Are you a Rail Quantity Surveyor with experience working on High Speed projects?
 
Do you have experience working on NEC4 contracts?
 
Location: New Eltham with sites in London - hybrid working after probation is passed
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum + company car or car allowance circa £5000
 
Due to growth, my client is looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to their team to manage the commercial aspects of an exclusive 8-year framework as the sole supplier for all building and renewals work on High Speed 1. This is a massive opportunity to join a dedicated team at the very beginning of a landmark project.
 
Unlike typical maintenance roles, this position is heavily focused on projects, giving you the chance to manage the full lifecycle of schemes valued in the millions. You won't be a small cog in a large machine; you will have significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact on our commercial processes, working closely with the Commercial Manager.
 
Your duties as a Quantity Surveyor will include:
·Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets, ensuring cost control throughout.
·Review and comment on the latest programmes while providing accurate forecasts
·Compile, review and submit periodic applications to the client  
·Evaluate and negotiate applications and contracts with suppliers.  
·Monitor and manage variations, valuations, and final accounts for both the client and suppliers.
 
Benefits:
·20 days A/L excluding bank holidays, increasing by a day for each year of service
·Company car or car allowance circa £5000
·Company pension scheme
·Hybrid and flexible working policy
·Progression opportunities to Senior Quantity Surveyor
·Personal development plans
·Support with NVQ's and Chartership
·Paid time off for voluntary work
 
Requirements:
·Minimum 4 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
·Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the rail sector. Candidates from highways or other regulated transport sectors with strong NEC knowledge will also be considered.
·Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management preferred
·Experience working on High Speed projects preferred
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a sub contractor within the Rail industry, who maintain a focus on progression for their staff and regularly support the local community and charities.
 
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to me at brooke.stell@carringtonwest.com or call me on 02394314914.