Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.  

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham – Full office attendance
Reporting to: Commercial Lead - Track North

About the Project

HS2 Ltd has appointed Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall JV (FBRS JV) to deliver almost 140 miles of high-speed railway track between London and the West Midlands.

As the Track Systems Contractor, the JV is responsible for the design, construction, logistics, testing and commissioning of a fully integrated track system across the HS2 Phase One route. This includes the delivery of ballastless track systems, rail installation, precast and in-situ track slabs, and the Infrastructure Maintenance Depot at Calvert.

This role will support the delivery of the Track North section of the programme as it enters a significant phase of procurement and delivery, with multiple new supply chain contracts and design packages being mobilised.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Track North Commercial Team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, supporting the administration of the main contract and a growing portfolio of supply chain contacts. Working within a collaborative project environment, you will help ensure effective contract administration, robust cost control, proactive management of change, and accurate commercial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes whilst developing experience across major design, construction and rail systems contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of the Track North portfolio, including cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Administer the main contract and supply chain agreements in accordance with contractual and governance requirements.
• Manage commercial change, including compensation events, variations and value recovery activities.
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations and subcontract management.
• Assess applications for payment and maintain accurate commercial records.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, providing clear advice to project stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients and supply chain partners whilst protecting the JV's commercial position.

About You

Essential

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience of NEC contracts.
• Rail or major infrastructure project experience.
• Experience managing consultants or subcontractors.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent professional institution.
• Experience of change management and compensation event processes.

What We Offer

You will join a growing commercial team supporting a high-profile national infrastructure programme at a critical stage of delivery. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and develop your career within one of the UK's largest and most complex engineering projects.

*Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. 

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