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Job Description\n\nRole: Quantity Surveyor\n Salary: £45,000 basic + £5,000 car allowance + overtime\n Location: Preston or Manchester (with regular site working across the North West)\n Sector: Rail & Civil Engineering – Tier 1 Contractor\n\nAbout the Company\n\nOur client is a Tier 1 rail and civil engineering contractor delivering design & build, reactive and emergency works across the UK rail infrastructure network. Operating on multiple long-term frameworks, the business works closely with Network Rail and major clients across rail and civils.\n\nThe company has grown significantly over recent years while maintaining excellent staff retention and a strong internal culture. A large proportion of the senior commercial and leadership team have progressed internally from site-based and assistant-level roles, reflecting a business that genuinely supports development, training and long-term career progression.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nThe Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial delivery of multiple rail and civil engineering projects across the North West, working closely with site teams, operational managers and senior commercial staff.\n\nThis role is well suited to an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor or early-career QS who is ready to step up and take on more responsibility.

Practical experience, a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are far more important than formal qualifications or years served.\n\nWorking from site offices as well as the Preston or Manchester bases, the role will involve pricing works, compiling labour, plant and material requirements, producing estimates and supporting the fast-paced commercial demands of reactive and planned Network Rail works.\n\nThis is a hands-on, delivery-focused QS role with genuine exposure to live infrastructure projects and the opportunity to learn from a long-standing, experienced commercial team.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport the commercial management of rail and civil engineering projects\n\nProduce accurate estimates for labour, plant and materials\n\nAssist with pricing works across reactive, planned and emergency frameworks\n\nWork closely with site and operational teams to understand scope and delivery requirements\n\nSupport cost control, valuations and commercial reporting\n\nAssist with final accounts and subcontractor management where required\n\nMaintain accurate records and commercial documentation\n\nAttend site regularly and work from site offices as required\n\nSupport the commercial team across multiple projects and workstreams\n\nWhat They’re Looking For\n\nEssential:\n\nExperience in a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering\n\nStrong site-based experience and confidence working from site environments\n\nPractical, hands-on approach with a “boots on the ground” mindset\n\nStrong Excel skills and confidence producing estimates quickly and accurately\n\nProactive, organised and able to use own initiative\n\nKeen to learn, develop and progress within a growing commercial team\n\nDesirable (but not essential):\n\nRail or Network Rail framework experience\n\nBackground from site, labouring or operational roles\n\nExposure to reactive or fast-paced project environments\n\nNote: This role places far more value on attitude, commitment and practical ability than formal qualifications or years served. Candidates from site-based or trade backgrounds are strongly encouraged.\n\nLocation & Working Pattern\n\nBased from Preston or Manchester offices\n\nRegular site-based working across projects in and around the North West\n\nStandard hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm\n\nOptional weekend overtime available (rare for QS roles) - This company will pay for you to do your tockets if this is of interest, meaning you can become a multi-skilled worker working actual shifts on the Railway on weekends. \n\nPackage & Progression\n\n£45,000 basic salary\n\n£5,000 car allowance\n\nPaid overtime available\n\nCompany pension and employee benefits\n\nTraining, tickets and certifications provided\n\nOpportunity to become multi-skilled across rail and civils\n\nClear long-term progression within a business known for internal development\n\nGanymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, , gender, marriage and civil partnership, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and

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