Taylor Woodrow
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
Location: Old Oak Common, West London
Project: HS2 Station Development
Salary: Competitive + Package
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project at Old Oak Common Station, one of the flagship stations being delivered as part of the HS2 programme in West London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project and play a key role in the commercial management of works, with a strong focus on cost analysis, cost control, forecasting, and subcontractor management.
The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure accurate commercial reporting, effective cost management, and timely resolution of payment-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake detailed cost analysis and cost reporting across project activities.
- Monitor project expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
- Produce and maintain accurate cost reports, valuations, and financial forecasts.
- Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account.
- Review, assess, and process subcontractor applications for payment.
- Resolve subcontractor payment queries and commercial issues in a timely manner.
- Support contractual administration and ensure compliance with project procedures.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities and assist in mitigation strategies.
- Work collaboratively with operational and project delivery teams to maximise project performance.
- Assist with change management and compensation event processes where required.
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Requirements
- Strong experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, civil engineering, rail, infrastructure, or major projects.
- Strong background in cost analysis, cost management, and commercial reporting.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and payment processes.
- Confident dealing directly with subcontractors and resolving commercial/payment queries.
- Good understanding of standard construction contracts.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
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Desirable
- Previous experience working on major infrastructure or rail projects.
- Experience working within NEC forms of contract.
- Knowledge of large-scale construction projects and complex stakeholder environments.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
- Long-term project stability and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and professional project environment.
If you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with strong cost analysis experience and the confidence to manage subcontractor relationships, we'd love to hear from you. Join a project that will help shape the future of UK transport infrastructure.
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