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  •  Quantity Surveyor |Rail| Permanent | Hybrid

    Gleeds is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our rapidly growing Infrastructure team supporting projects within the Transportation sector and help deliver programmes that will be crucial to Britain's Infrastructure needs. 

    The role of the Quantity Surveyor is to own and manage commercial relationships for suppliers within their portfolio. You will be the primary point of contact for all supply chain and commercial matters relating to the portfolio of suppliers and contracts as well as work closely and proactively with internal and external stakeholders of all levels. This includes working within a multi-disciplinary team within a programme.

  • What you’ll do

    • Operate NEC and other forms of contract and ensure compliance with contract process and timelines
    • Liaise with design and planning teams to ensure commercial considerations are embedded in early design decisions
    • Manage contractor and supplier engagement alongside the client and key stakeholders
    • Support or lead a small commercial team, setting clear goals and overseeing performance
    • Ensure clear communication and alignment across stakeholder regarding budgets, risks, and contractual obligations
    • Provide cost planning, budget, monitoring, and cost control throughout the project life cycle
    • Maintain accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for client reporting
    • Conduct value engineering and whole-life cost analysis to ensure value for money 

    What you’ll bring 

    • The successful candidate will have relevant experience within Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. It would be beneficial to have a background in Infrastructure, Civils, Rail, or Utilities. 
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, a methodical way of thinking and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem solving, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
    • Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Quantity Surveying or similar relevant discipline. In some cases, candidates from alternative backgrounds might be considered.
    • Professional qualifications like RICS, CIPS, or CIOB desired, but not essential 
  • A world of opportunity

    Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

    With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

    Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

    • Professionalism with personality
    • Excellence with humility
    • Innovation with agility

    We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

    We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

    Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

    #LI-AA1 #LI-Hybrid 

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