Quantity Surveyor

Location Walsall
Job-type Permanent
Salary £55000 - 58000 per year
Contact Brad Minns
Call 07816 865 296
Reference QSWalGany6576

Quantity Surveyor

Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Light Rail & Urban Infrastructure

Birmingham (MMA Depot & Projects)
40 hours | Monday – Friday
Office / site based – 5 days per week

The Opportunity

This is a chance to join a Tier 1 rail contractor delivering high-profile urban light rail projects across Birmingham, working within the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA).

You’ll be part of a well-established commercial team, taking ownership of a portfolio of live projects from early stages through to final account, with genuine exposure to complex interfaces, change management and stakeholder environments.

Projects include major city-centre infrastructure tied into wider regeneration and transport schemes — this is proper QS work, not admin-heavy support.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the full commercial management of your allocated projects, including:

  • Managing projects from inception through to final account

  • Supporting and working closely with the SQS / Senior Commercial Manager

  • Cost control, forecasting and monthly CVRs

  • Managing change, variations and contractual entitlements

  • Budget management and accurate cost allocation

  • Procurement support and supply chain management

  • Assessment and agreement of applications for payment

  • Ensuring cash flow is protected and contractual timescales are met

  • Negotiating and closing out final accounts and disputes

  • Working closely with delivery, engineering and finance teams

You’ll have autonomy, responsibility and visibility — with support where needed.

Who This Suits

This role will suit a Quantity Surveyor who:

  • Has experience working for a contractor on civils, rail or infrastructure projects

  • Is comfortable managing projects post-contract

  • Wants stability, long-term work and career progression

  • Enjoys being close to delivery and project teams

  • Is looking for a solid QS role within a Tier 1 environment

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a QS on infrastructure or civils projects

  • Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting and change management

Desirable

  • Rail or light rail project experience

  • NEC contract exposure

  • Experience working within alliance or framework environments

Package & Benefits

  • Salary up to £58,000 depending on experience

  • 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Buy additional annual leave scheme

  • Company pension – 6% employer contribution

  • Death in Service – 4 x annual salary

  • Health Cash Plan (including dependent children)

  • Aviva Digital GP

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers

Why Join?

  • Tier 1 rail contractor with secure, long-term workload

  • Major city-centre infrastructure projects

  • Strong commercial leadership and support

  • Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

  • Stability without stagnation

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation