Quantity Surveyor HS2 Rail and Civils

Location: West Ruislip / North Ruislip (HS2 Site Office)

Rate: GBP500 : GBP600 per day (Inside IR35)

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On:Site / 2 Days WFH)

Sector: Rail and Heavy Civil Engineering

Client: Tier 1 Main Contractor / JV

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 flagship project on the HS2 central section. Based out of the West Ruislip/North Ruislip hubs, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multi-million-pound work packages spanning major rail infrastructure and heavy civil engineering.

This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a market-leading day rate and a flexible hybrid working model, perfect for a commercial professional used to the fast-paced environment of a mega-project.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• NEC4 Contract Administration: Manage the day-to-day administration of NEC4 (Option C/E) subcontracts, ensuring strict adherence to the project's Target Cost and Gain/Pain mechanisms.
• Commercial Reporting: Lead the monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, providing accurate financial forecasting and variance analysis to the Commercial Manager.
• Change Management: Proactively identify, notify, and value Compensation Events (CEs) and manage the Early Warning (EWN) register to mitigate project risks.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of specialist rail and civils subcontracts, from initial procurement and tendering through to final account agreement.
• Site Measurements and Take-offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and conduct regular site measurements for rail-specific civils, earthworks, and structural packages.
• Cost Control and Auditing: Conduct Open Book cost-reimbursable auditing to ensure all defined costs are legitimate and captured in line with the main contract requirements.
• Payment Assessments: Review and certify subcontractor payment applications, ensuring compliance with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act.

Candidate Requirements

• Industry Experience: Proven track record working as a QS on major Rail or Heavy Civils projects (ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor).
• NEC Expertise: Strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 (specifically Options A, C, or E).
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to understand rail and civil engineering technical drawings and specifications.
• HS2 Familiarity: Previous experience working on HS2 or within a large-scale Joint Venture (JV) environment is highly advantageous.
• Qualifications: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Why Apply?

• Exceptional Rate: Secure one of the highest daily rates currently available in the London/Ruislip region.
• Project Longevity: Join a project with years of confirmed delivery ahead.
• Hybrid Balance: A sustainable 3/2 split between site and home-based working.

How: If you are a commercially driven QS with rail and civils experience, please submit your CV for immediate review.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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