TRAFFIC
North West
Quantity Surveyor
First Recruitment Group
Job Description
Take the lead on Barrow's rail projects - QS with civils experience needed!
Quantity Surveyor - Rail / Civils Barrow-in-Furness (Office-Based) 12-Month Contract (Likely Extension)We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client, supporting the commercial delivery of rail infrastructure projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across construction and civil engineering projects, taking full responsibility for commercial management from tender stage through to final account.
Key Responsibilities- Manage projects commercially from tender through to final account
- Prepare and price tender estimates (small and large projects)
- Maintain and manage costing systems and reporting
- Liaise and negotiate with clients on variations and contractual matters
- Conduct site visits to measure works and assess new tenders
- Review project documentation, identifying risks and requirements
- Prepare monthly payment applications and resolve discrepancies
- Work closely with internal teams and client-side QS professionals
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, civils, or infrastructure
- Experience working on rail projects (e.g. Network Rail environments)
- Strong background in estimating, tendering, and programme management
- Solid knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and commercial priorities
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
About This Role
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Salary Benchmark
$68,540/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Speaking
Common Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bentley MicroStation
HYPACK MAX
MicroSurvey FieldGenius
Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite
Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
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