Rail Quantity Surveyor - Latvia

Reference: 317031596_1773921802

Rail Quantity Surveyor: Latvia

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for an Ongoing Supervision contract on the Rail Baltica High speed rail project in Latvia.

Opportunity:

This leading international consultancy, with a global reputation for delivering major rail and infrastructure projects around the world are looking for an international expert to join their team. This is a long-term opportunity to join a projects from its commencement and play a role supervising the construction activities on behalf of the client.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be responsible for leading the Quantity Surveying elements of the project on behalf of the end client. They shall work closely with the Contract & Commercial team to minimise & defend claims, Manage and Maintain the cost of the project and report progress.

Key requirements for the role:

  • Degree qualified (civil engineering or related subject)
  • 10 years' experience as lead Quantity surveyor
  • 1+ year experience, in railway infrastructure project (value > 100 M€) already commissioned.
  • Experience in 1 commissioned civil engineering project where CESSM (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement) used
  • RICS qualified would be beneficial

Salary Package:

The salary package would be expected to be between €8,000 & €8,500 (Gross) per month with an additional benefits.

Language:

English

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Highspeed, High speed, Contract Specialist, FIDIC, Consultancy, Bid, Tender, Contracts Manager, Claims, Quantity Surveying, QS, RICS, CESSM, Project Controls, Construction, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, Eastern Europe, Rail Baltica, Latvia, Riga, World bank (WB), ADB, JICA, EBRD

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior International jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

€7,000.00 - €8,500.00
Per month
EUR7000 - EUR8500 per month

Latvia

Fixed Term Contract

Added 19/03/2026
Reference: 317031596_1773921802

Rail Quantity Surveyor - Latvia

Latvia
Fixed Term Contract

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