Quantity Surveyor

Location: Darlaston

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

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