Senior Quantity Surveyor

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£50,000–£65,000 a year

Moss Side

Location

Interim

Contract type

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This quantity surveyor role supports the commercial management of complex water infrastructure projects from initial procurement through to final account. The work involves monitoring project profitability, managing subcontract payments and identifying commercial risks to ensure successful delivery of framework agreements.

Best for

Quantity surveyors with construction or infrastructure sector experience

Non-negotiable

Full UK driving licence

Worth knowing

Hybrid working is available following the completion of a probationary period.

What you need

Required

  • Construction sector experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial reporting

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Cost value reconciliation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Subcontract procurement

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contract administration

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • UK driving licence

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

  • Quantity Surveying degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • RICS chartership

    Clearly required in the listing

  • NEC contract experience

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage valuations and accounts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee subcontract payments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Handle contractual notices

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Monitor project costs

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support procurement processes

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Report project performance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Provide commercial guidance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Death in service benefit
25 days annual leave
Buy additional leave
Retail discounts
Overtime opportunities
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Quantity Surveyor Warrington 📍 UK | Hybrid Working Available Salary up to £65,000 pa + Excellent benefits package Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK? Our client is a one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure contractors who deliver complex design and build projects across sectors including Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage - helping shape the next generation of critical UK infrastructure. They are currently looking for experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their established and growing Water Engineering teams in Warrington, Leeds, Derby and Cambridge. The roles are to support their framework agreements with several of the UK's Water Authorities and will offer the chance to work on a variety of major CAPEX prjects, all with a view to improving our Water infrastructure across the UK. These are excellent opportunities to join a business that is growing rapidly, invests in its people, and offers clear career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Opportunity As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account. You'll work closely with project teams to ensure delivery remains commercially sound while identifying risks and opportunities. This role offers the chance to gain exposure to complex infrastructure projects while developing your career in a business that actively supports professional development and chartership. Key Responsibilities Preparing and agreeing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts Issuing subcontract payment certificates and monitoring commercial performance Managing compensation events and contractual notices in line with contract requirements Monitoring labour, materials, plant, prelims and subcontract costs to maintain project profitability Supporting subcontract procurement and tender processes Tracking project performance through internal commercial reporting systems Providing commercial guidance to project teams Escalating potential cost risks or commercial pressures Supporting continuous improvement and participating in training and development programmes What We're Looking For Essential Experience working in the construction or infrastructure sector Strong understanding of commercial reporting and cost value reconciliation Knowledge of subcontract procurement and administration Familiarity with forms of contract and measurement methods Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong attention to detail Full UK driving licence Desirable Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar RICS chartered or working towards chartership NEC contract experience or accreditation What's in It for You? Our client offers a competitive package designed to support both your career and wellbeing, including: Competitive salary Company pension scheme Private healthcare Death in service benefit 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to buy additional annual leave Hybrid working following probation Employee assistance programme Retail discounts via a rewards platform Overtime opportunities You'll also benefit from structured training, development programmes and clear progression pathways. If you're looking to work on major engineering and infrastructure projects while progressing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.

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