At a Glance
- Tasks: Support infrastructure projects with cost control, contract management, and commercial governance.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on infrastructure development and project success.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with a focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; experience in commercial roles preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham (with travel to project sites as required)
Qualification: Degree qualified, or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
Purpose of the Role: To provide commercial management and quantity surveying support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, risk management, and commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle. The role will support the successful delivery of projects while protecting and enhancing commercial performance for both SLC and our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional quantity surveying and commercial support on infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
- Prepare, submit, and assess interim applications, valuations, and recommendations for payment.
- Assess, negotiate, and agree variations, compensation events, and change control mechanisms.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow performance.
- Prepare and maintain accurate commercial records, documentation and contract correspondence.
- Administer NEC contracts and support the management of contractual obligations, risks and opportunities.
- Manage commercial aspects of allocated work packages and subcontract accounts.
- Prepare commercial reports, forecasts and cost updates for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Support procurement, tender evaluation, business development and continuous improvement activities across the business.
Experience:
- Experience within a Quantity Surveying, Commercial or Project Controls role.
- Understanding of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within project teams.
- Consultancy or client-side experience.
- Experience working on rail and wider infrastructure projects.
- Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management systems.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.
- Experience supporting tender evaluations and procurement exercises.
- Working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Personal Attributes:
- Commercially aware and solution focused.
- Professional, motivated and committed to delivering high-quality work.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive and organised approach to workload management.
- Willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility.
- A team player who contributes positively to the culture and success of the business.
The closing date for all applications is midnight on 30 June 2026.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Projects in Birmingham employer: Slcrail
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor at our Birmingham location, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional growth and collaboration. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive environment that encourages innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in infrastructure projects.
