Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rail Signalling)

Posted 08 October 2025
Salary £60k - 70k per year
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000061809

Job description

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience of major rail signalling projects for a Tier 1 contractor?
Do you have expertise in both pre and post-contract?
 
Location: Central London
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
 
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a main contractor on a multitude of rail signalling projects. Due to the nature of the work, only candidates with experience of major rail signalling projects for a Tier 1 contractor can be considered for this opportunity.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute QS with strong pre and post-contract experience and a background working with Tier 1 contractors. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, the successful candidate  will move beyond basic administration, taking ownership of contract review, subcontractor negotiation, and supplier management, ensuring robust commercial performance across projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver all aspects of pre and post-contract commercial management.
  • Undertake contract reviews and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Oversee procurement and supply chain management.
  • Manage variations, valuations, and cost forecasting.
  • Provide commercial support to project teams and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
  • Assist with claims and dispute resolution where required.


Essential

  • Experience on major rail signalling projects for a Tier 1 contractor.
  • Confident in contract reviews and subcontractor negotiation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.