Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor for the Overhead Catenary System on High Speed 2 is responsible for managing all pre‑ and post‑contract commercial activities associated with the allocated work package. This includes ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, maintaining effective cost control, and supporting the delivery of works in line with agreed margins and cash flow forecasts.

The role involves day–to–day commercial management of the project, including administration of NEC3 processes, management of compensation events, and providing commercial support to the operational team to drive cost efficiency and minimise risk exposure.

• Administer and manage the contract in accordance with NEC3 requirements, including early warnings, compensation events, and programme provisions.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, processes, and timescales.
• Undertake measurement and valuation of works, including variations and change control.
• Support procurement activities, including subcontractor selection, tender evaluation, and order placement.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including payment, variation assessment, and final account agreement.
• Maintain accurate cost capture, accruals, and forecasting, including monthly Cost Value Reconciliation and Anticipated Final Cost.
• Monitor project costs against budget and support the operational team.
• Prepare commercial reports highlighting risks, opportunities and forecast outturn positions.
• Ensure appropriate governance and authorisation of expenditure in line with company procedures.
• Produce, submit and agree on Compensation Events, ensuring timely notification, quotation and implementation.
• Prepare and submit accurate applications for payment in accordance with NEC3 timescales.
• Ensure timely certification and receipt of payments in line with NEC3 timescales.
• Identify and manage supply chain requirements, ensuring subcontractors are engaged under NEC3‑compliant terms where applicable.
• Adhere to applicable NEC3 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Adapt to organisational changes and meet evolving operational requirements.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

• Minimum 2‑5 years experience in a similar role.
• The capacity to meet project deadlines.
• Expert negotiating skills.
• Solid problem‑solving, decision‑making and analytical capabilities.
• Management and organisational skills.
• Efficient presentation and communication skills.
• Have the capacity to be influential and amenable.
• Collaborative behaviours.
• Transport sector experience (desirable).
• A knowledge of the industry (desirable).

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days annual leave.
• Industry‑leading life assurance.
• Health‑care cash plan.
• Well‑being employee assistant programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Eye‑care vouchers.
• Long service award.
• Season ticket loan.

Colas Rail is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. If you meet the minimum requirements, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of the Disability Confidence Scheme.

Colas Rail is proud to have Employee Network Groups including Railbow (representing the LGBTQ+ community), BeyonDisability (representing those with disabilities) and Cross Culture (representing people from ethnic backgrounds). Everyone is welcome to join our network groups whether you are part of the community or an ally.