Job Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Sector:

Rail Civils

Location:

Swanley, Kent

Region:

Southern (South East)

What We Offer

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience Company car or car allowance 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service Up to 3 volunteer days Company contributory pension scheme Life insurance Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards Private medical insurance where applicable Structured professional development and clear internal progression pathways Dedicated leadership programmes, including Women in Leadership and Purposeful Leadership Ongoing learning opportunities, employee forums and a safe, inclusive working environment

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Managing Quantity Surveyor

to lead and develop the commercial function for rail civils projects across the Southern / South East region. You will manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and provide senior commercial support to project delivery teams, driving profitable project performance, managing contractual risk, and acting as the client-facing commercial lead during negotiations and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director / Operations Director for the regional business unit and providing commercial leadership across multiple projects Managing and mentoring a team of Assistant and Quantity Surveyors, offering day-to-day guidance and contractual advice Leading commercial management of site portfolios to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget Preparing, reviewing and submitting accurate estimates and price submissions Resolving pricing queries and negotiating contractual changes and claims with clients Overseeing contract administration under NEC, NR or bespoke contracts, including early warnings, change management and CVRs Liaising with site managers and subcontractors to gather information, control costs and manage final accounts Producing commercial reporting and supporting business development opportunities

Experience and Qualifications

Proven experience as a

Managing Quantity Surveyor

within a contractor environment, including responsibility for leading and developing a commercial team Strong background in civil engineering infrastructure project Experience administering NEC4 form of contract Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline Professional accreditation (MRICS or equivalent) desirable Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation capability and stakeholder management skills


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.