Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location

Tamworth, West Midlands – North West & Central

Rail – Civils Asset Management (CP7)

Amco Giffen is a leading engineering and infrastructure business delivering maintenance frameworks and complex projects across the UK. We support key clients including Network Rail, Local Authorities, and major infrastructure organisations, keeping vital transport and public assets safe, operational, and resilient.

• Rail Infrastructure & Asset Management
• Bridges, Structures & Tunnels
• Flood Alleviation & Environmental Works
• Earthworks & Embankments
• Lineside Civils, Cabling & Telecoms

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & rewards platform
• Structured career development and progression pathways
• Access to leadership development programmes
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Strong focus on safety, wellbeing and inclusion
• Employee forums – ensuring your voice is heard

Senior Quantity Surveyor on the commercial team within the North West & Central CP7 framework, based in Tamworth.

This key role supports a high‑volume programme of reactive, planned and preventive civil works across Network Rail infrastructure. You will take ownership of commercial performance across multiple work streams, influence strategic decision‑making and support the development of junior commercial staff.

• Take full responsibility for the commercial management of assigned projects, ensuring profitability and contractual compliance
• Prepare and present applications for payment, CVRs, forecasts and final accounts, ensuring contractual entitlements are maximised
• Manage cost performance, cash flow and financial reporting across multiple schemes

• Support delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Manage variations, compensation events, early warnings and contractual notices
• Provide commercial input into programme planning and delivery strategy

• Lead the procurement, negotiation and management of subcontractors, through to final account settlement
• Drive value, performance and strong relationships across the supply chain

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, operational teams and supply chain partners
• Act as a key commercial interface within the framework

• Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors, Assistant QS and Trainees within the team
• Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing commercial function

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, rail or infrastructure
• Experience delivering works within asset management or maintenance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of NEC or Network Rail forms of contract
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and mentoring junior team members
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to commercial management

• Long‑term CP7 civils framework offering job security and variety
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure including bridges, embankments and rail systems
• Lead a commercial role with real impact and autonomy
• Career development in a business committed to progression and internal growth
• Collaborative team delivering essential infrastructure across the UK

Amco Giffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone. We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion, providing an inclusive environment for all employees, irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or other characteristics not directly related to the job.

We support safety and wellbeing with dedicated resources, including mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme providing counselling and advice services.