Project Quantity Surveyor (Rail & Civil Engineering)
Location: Pontyclun, South Wales
Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure in Wales
We are looking for an experienced Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team, supporting the delivery of impactful rail and civil engineering projects across Wales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a diverse portfolio of works including rail infrastructure, bridges, stations, platforms, tunnels, embankments, highways and environmental projects. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering both standalone schemes and long-term frameworks for major clients including Network Rail and Transport for Wales, with a strong focus on the delivery of CP7 infrastructure programmes.
If you're commercially driven, enjoy working in a fast-paced project environment, and want to contribute to projects that make a lasting difference to communities and transport networks, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Receive
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and career progression.
Benefits include:
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Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
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Company car or car allowance
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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Up to 3 paid volunteer days per year
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Contributory pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Westfield Health Cash Plan and Rewards
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Generous employee referral scheme
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Clear pathways for career progression
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A supportive, inclusive and safety-focused working environment
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Opportunities to share ideas and contribute through employee forums and engagement initiatives
The Opportunity
As a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple rail and civil engineering projects, typically valued between £500k and £5m.
Working closely with operational and project delivery teams, you will provide commercial leadership across the full project lifecycle, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully, profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the commercial management of multiple projects and work packages
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Prepare, review and submit accurate valuations, estimates and applications for payment
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Manage client-facing commercial matters and resolve issues effectively
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
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Work collaboratively with Site Managers and Project Managers to monitor costs, progress and risks
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Manage subcontract procurement, payments and contractual compliance
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Identify, monitor and manage change events, compensation events and early warnings
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Administer contracts under NEC and bespoke Network Rail forms of contract
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Produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reports
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Support project forecasting, final accounts and commercial performance reviews
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Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice across the commercial function
About You
We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:
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Significant experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor role within rail and/or civil engineering
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Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
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Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects such as rail, bridges, highways, structures or infrastructure works
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Strong understanding of NEC contracts and/or bespoke Network Rail contracts
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Excellent commercial awareness and contract management skills
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Effective negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
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The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
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A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a surveying role, it's an opportunity to contribute to some of Wales' most significant infrastructure projects while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel valued and achieve their potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity or experience.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
