Employer: SME Commercial Consultancy
Engagement: Embedded with Tier 1 Rail Contractor (South Wales)
Location: Cardiff / Bridgend (Hybrid)
Working Pattern:

• 2 days per week in Tier 1 contractor / company office
• 1 day per week site-based
• Remaining time supporting commission delivery, reporting, and development
  Employment Type: Permanent or Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Rail) to join a growing SME commercial consultancy, delivering embedded commercial support to a Tier 1 rail contractor in South Wales.

The role combines hands-on project delivery within the client organisation with wider consultancy support, offering exposure to multiple projects, robust NEC environments, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth and capability of a specialist consultancy.

Pay rates will be based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Client-Embedded Delivery

• Provide day-to-day commercial support to rail infrastructure projects delivered by a Tier 1 contractor
• Support projects operating under NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Prepare applications for payment, cost forecasts, CVRs, and commercial reports
• Assist with the management and assessment of Compensation Events and Early Warnings
• Support Defined Cost assessments, cost verification, and change control
• Attend site meetings and progress reviews to support delivery teams

Contract & Commercial Support

• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contract compliance
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, valuation, and payment processes
• Support risk and opportunity management and programme-related commercial impacts

Consultancy Support & Growth

• Support the SME consultancy with consistent commercial processes and reporting
• Assist in developing templates, guidance notes, and best practice tools
• Provide commercial input across multiple commissions where required
• Act as a professional representative of the consultancy when embedded with clients

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent
• Experience on rail or infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Comfortable working within contractor offices and live site environments
• Strong communication, organisation, and commercial awareness

Desirable

• Experience working with Tier 1 rail contractors
• Progress toward or membership of RICS / CICES / CIOB
• Experience supporting framework or long-term infrastructure contracts
• Relevant degree (although suitable experience adequate)