Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage NEC contracts, cost control, risk and compliance for UK rail projects

Key Responsibilities

• cost planning
• nec administration
• budget monitoring
• change control
• procurement support
• risk management

Tasks

TXM Recruit are exclusively representing a railway business to recruit an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor / NEC Contract Administrator to join our team within the UK railway sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing commercial and contractual elements of projects delivered under the NEC suite of contracts, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and compliance across the project lifecycle. -Prepare and manage cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and valuations. -Draft and manage early warnings, compensation events, and contract communications. -Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Options A, C, and E. -Monitor project budgets and provide accurate cost reporting. -Monitor and manage change control processes. -Support final account settlements. -Contribute to risk and opportunity identification and mitigation. -Liaise with project teams, engineers, and suppliers to ensure accurate cost and contract -Maintain accurate records and audit trails for commercial activities. -Support procurement, including tender evaluation and contract award. -Evaluate contractor applications and manage payments in accordance with contract terms. -Ensure adherence to Network Rail, HS2, or client-specific commercial procedures. -Assist in preparing and reviewing subcontractor agreements. -Attend site meetings, progress reviews, and commercial discussions.

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• nec contracts
• rail standards
• rail clients
• contract administrator
• rics

What You Bring

-Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field. -Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts (essential). -Familiarity with rail standards, safety requirements, and commercial best practices. -Experience with major UK rail clients such as Network Rail, HS2, or Tier 1 contractors. -Proven experience working as a QS / Contract Administrator on UK rail infrastructure projects. -Membership of RICS, ICES, or equivalent (preferred).

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About Txm Recruit

-The company has deep technical roots and a hands-on understanding of engineering challenges. -They deliver both contingent and permanent hires through a global workforce. -Specialist consultants place engineers in industries like rail, aerospace, energy, construction, FMCG, manufacturing, and motorsport. -They embedded technical tools ('Passport to Work' online candidate profiles) to streamline recruitment and selection. -Typical assignments include rolling-stock overhaul in rail and F1/motorsport technical staffing, as well as large-scale aerospace and energy projects.

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