Project Quantity Surveyor Rail

Spider is recruiting on behalf of a growing construction energy company based in Basildon, Essex, who are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation operating across the construction, infrastructure, energy, mechanical and electrical sectors, where you'll play a key role in the commercial management and successful delivery of major infrastructure and energy projects.

Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Holiday: 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Additional: Pension Scheme, access to an EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme following successful completion of probation, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site parking, flexible and agile working opportunities where roles permit, regular team days out and social events, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, modern collaborative office environment, and long-service recognition and performance appreciation initiatives.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play an important role in supporting the commercial management of projects from award through to final account. Working closely with senior commercial and operational teams, you will help manage project costs, subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, and commercial reporting across multiple live projects.

• Support the commercial management of multiple live projects, monitoring budgets, costs, valuations, and financial performance.
• Track labour, plant, material, and subcontractor costs while maintaining accurate commercial records and cost reporting.
• Assist with client applications for payment, subcontractor valuations, invoices, and procurement activities.
• Prepare and manage variations, change events, quotations, and additional works while ensuring costs are accurately captured and recovered.
• Support contract administration, including reviewing commercial agreements, contractual notices, and project correspondence.
• Assist with final accounts, retention tracking, project close-out activities, and ongoing commercial reporting.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have previous experience within utilities, civil engineering, construction, electrical infrastructure, energy projects, ICP works, or a similar environment. You will possess strong commercial awareness and be confident managing costs, contracts, and project finances across multiple workstreams. You will be highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently while building effective relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to balance commercial objectives with operational requirements.

Experience working with ICPs and DNOs, knowledge of utility connections, contestable works, asset adoption, street works permits, reinstatement requirements, or HV/LV infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

Our client is a rapidly growing group of businesses operating across construction, infrastructure, mechanical and electrical services, energy solutions, flooring, EV infrastructure, and specialist support services. They are committed to creating a positive, rewarding, and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop, thrive, and build long-term careers.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Quantity Surveyor role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.