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Role Overview We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with up to five years' relevant experience supporting major infrastructure projects, ideally within the rail sector. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong commercial capability while working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors on complex rail programmes. You will assist in the management of project costs, contract administration, and commercial reporting, gaining exposure to NEC contracts, change control processes, and client-side governance within a regulated rail environment. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and budget forecasts Assist with the administration of NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events Contribute to change management and variation assessments Support procurement activities including tender documentation and subcontract analysis Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and earned value analysis Maintain accurate commercial records and document control Support risk identification and mitigation from a commercial perspective Attend client and project meetings, preparing commercial updates as required Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and contractors Essential Experience Up to five years' relevant experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role Experience supporting major infrastructure or rail projects Basic understanding of NEC contracts Exposure to cost control, forecasting, and reporting processes Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams Qualifications Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS or equivalent) desirable CSCS card (if site-based activity required) Skills & Attributes Strong numerical and analytical skills Attention to detail and willingness to learn Good communication and interpersonal skills Organised and able to manage competing priorities Proactive approach to professional development We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of rail infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio of renewals, enhancements, and major programmes. This role will suit a commercially astute professional with strong rail sector experience and a solid understanding of NEC contracts, cost control, and stakeholder management within a regulated rail environment. Key Responsibilities Manage and administer NEC (primarily NEC3/NEC4) contracts across rail infrastructure schemes Provide accurate cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle Prepare and assess compensation events, variations, and change control submissions Support procurement activities including tender documentation, bid evaluation, and subcontract management Monitor project budgets, identify commercial risks, and implement mitigation strategies Produce cost reports, earned value analysis, and cash flow forecasts for client review Provide commercial advice to project managers and engineering teams Ensure compliance with contractual, governance, and rail industry standards Engage effectively with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships Essential Experience Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on UK rail projects Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential) Experience working on Network Rail frameworks, major rail enhancements, or renewals programmes Proven track record in cost management, change control, and financial reporting Understanding of rail assurance, governance, and project lifecycle processes Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments Qualifications Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline Working towards or already achieved MRICS, MCICES or equivalent professional accreditation CSCS card (as required for site-based work) Skills & Attributes Strong analytical and numerical capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Commercially aware with the ability to challenge constructively Proactive, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a fast-paced rail environment We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of rail infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio of renewals, enhancements, and major programmes. This role will suit a commercially astute professional with strong rail sector experience and a solid understanding of NEC contracts, cost control, and stakeholder management within a regulated rail environment. Key Responsibilities Manage and administer NEC (primarily NEC3/NEC4) contracts across rail infrastructure schemes Provide accurate cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle Prepare and assess compensation events, variations, and change control submissions Support procurement activities including tender documentation, bid evaluation, and subcontract management Monitor project budgets, identify commercial risks, and implement mitigation strategies Produce cost reports, earned value analysis, and cash flow forecasts for client review Provide commercial advice to project managers and engineering teams Ensure compliance with contractual, governance, and rail industry standards Engage effectively with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships Essential Experience Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on UK rail projects Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential) Experience working on Network Rail frameworks, major rail enhancements, or renewals programmes Proven track record in cost management, change control, and financial reporting Understanding of rail assurance, governance, and project lifecycle processes Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments Qualifications Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline Working towards or already achieved MRICS, MCICES or equivalent professional accreditation CSCS card (as required for site-based work) Skills & Attributes Strong analytical and numerical capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Commercially aware with the ability to challenge constructively Proactive, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a fast-paced rail environment We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Role Overview We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with up to five years' relevant experience supporting major infrastructure projects, ideally within the rail sector. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong commercial capability while working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors on complex rail programmes. You will assist in the management of project costs, contract administration, and commercial reporting, gaining exposure to NEC contracts, change control processes, and client-side governance within a regulated rail environment. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and budget forecasts Assist with the administration of NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events Contribute to change management and variation assessments Support procurement activities including tender documentation and subcontract analysis Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and earned value analysis Maintain accurate commercial records and document control Support risk identification and mitigation from a commercial perspective Attend client and project meetings, preparing commercial updates as required Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and contractors Essential Experience Up to five years' relevant experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role Experience supporting major infrastructure or rail projects Basic understanding of NEC contracts Exposure to cost control, forecasting, and reporting processes Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams Qualifications Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS or equivalent) desirable CSCS card (if site-based activity required) Skills & Attributes Strong numerical and analytical skills Attention to detail and willingness to learn Good communication and interpersonal skills Organised and able to manage competing priorities Proactive approach to professional development We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Bid Writer - (phone number removed) per year - London Job Summary The Senior Bid Writer is responsible for leading the development, editing and proofing of compliant, concise and compelling bid responses and tender submissions. The Senior Bid writer work with the tender team members to understand client's requirements and expectations and develop the value proposition, articulating the win themes and solution narrative. This role requires someone who is highly literate with excellent writing skills and project management abilities. You will be comfortable in technical environment, leading deliverables workshops and meetings, working with multi-faceted teams and challenging subject matter experts (SMEs) and question owners to help solution and develop responses that meet tender requirements. Key Responsibilities Collecting and maintaining project summaries and value add data collection from live projects and past submissions to support future written responses Work with cross-functional teams to help devise the win strategy and ensure win themes and value propositions transcend the submission Analyse client requirements, including compliance and evaluation criteria and produce answer plans to help maximise scores across all responses Conduct research to gather relevant information and collateral to improve team knowledge and strengthen the response Develop content, answer plans and responses through to final versions, helping solution and refine the overall approach/strategy/response to maximise scoring. This will include identifying and proposing value-added solutions that enhance a bid's competitiveness Proactively engage in the review process, apply quality control and assurance processes and incorporate feedback from the Bid Manager, question owner and/or SMEs within answer plans and responses Work with graphics to develop any graphics required Produce and finalise responses and relevant deliverables in line with the overall bid programme, Ensuring deadlines are met and issues are communicated to the bid management team as early as possible Provide regular updates and sitreps to the question owner and/or Bid Manager as required Attend coordination meetings, updating daily leaderboards to notify the wider bid team of progress and response status Collaborate with clients and bid team stakeholders to understand their needs, processes and procedures, ensuring our responses accurately their reflect ways of working Qualifications, Certifications & Experience The role will require proven Bid Writer experience in a senior role on the construction industry Knowledge of bid and tender processes across a range of tender values Excellent writing and editing skills, with an eye for detail Technical/engineering academic background Strong project management skills and ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines APMP (Foundation or Practitioner level) will be valued Ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Pro-active and pragmatic individual Proficient in MS word and collaborative tools (MS Teams, SharePoint etc) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - (phone number removed) per year - Hybrid, Londons About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major infrastructure projects. This role will involve working across highways, heavy and light rail, utilities and wider civil engineering schemes. The successful candidate will assist in managing costs, contracts and commercial performance across projects operating within NEC forms of contract (experience with NEC3/NEC4 and Network Rail contracts is desirable). This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a structured commercial environment, gaining exposure to large-scale, complex infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of cost estimates, budgets and financial forecasts Assist in the administration of NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events Prepare and review valuations, applications for payment and variations Monitor project costs and support financial reporting processes Assist in procurement activities and subcontract management Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation Support risk management and cost control processes Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients and supply chain partners Contribute to ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in line with contractual obligations Skills and Experience Degree or apprenticeship qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline Working towards or interested in professional membership (RICS, CICES or similar) Experience within infrastructure or civil engineering projects (desirable but not essential for junior applicants) Basic understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes Strong numerical and analytical skills Good communication and client-facing abilities Organised, proactive and keen to learn A team player with a positive and professional attitude We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Quantity Surveyor - (phone number removed) - Hybrid, London Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major infrastructure works on the HS2 programme. Working within a leading global construction consultancy environment, you will play a key role in providing pre- and post-contract commercial services across one of the UK's largest and most complex rail infrastructure projects. This role offers exposure to high-value civil engineering, rail systems, stations, and enabling works packages, operating within NEC forms of contract in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment. Key Responsibilities Provide full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across allocated HS2 work packages Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including assessment of compensation events, change control, and early warnings Prepare and manage cost plans, estimates, and benchmarking data in line with HS2 governance requirements Support procurement processes including tender documentation, analysis, and contract award recommendations Undertake valuations, cost reporting, forecasting, and cost/value reconciliation Assess contractor applications for payment and ensure compliance with contractual obligations Contribute to risk management processes, including quantitative risk analysis and contingency management Support dispute avoidance and commercial negotiations where required Liaise with project managers, planners, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure robust commercial control Ensure compliance with project controls, reporting standards, and audit requirements Requirements Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Experience working on major infrastructure or rail projects (HS2 experience desirable) Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts Experience in cost planning, commercial management, and change control Proficient in cost reporting and forecasting within large, complex programmes Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Working towards or holding professional membership (MRICS or equivalent preferred) Desirable Experience Experience within Tier 1 contractor or consultancy environment on large-scale rail schemes Familiarity with HS2 governance processes and reporting frameworks Experience in civils, rail systems, tunnelling, or major station packages We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.