Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Package
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Water / Utilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier One Main Contractor in Manchester, working across major water, utilities and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of long-term projects and excellent career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Take commercial responsibility for civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from inception through to final account.

Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and commercial reports.

Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and variations.

Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, payments and final accounts.

Prepare applications for payment and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.

Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.

Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure.

Strong background in water, wastewater, utilities or heavy civils projects.

Excellent working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.

Experience managing subcontractor accounts, compensation events, CVRs and final accounts.

Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience.

What's on Offer?

Salary between £60,000 and £75,000 + package

Permanent position with an established civil engineering contractor.

Long-term pipeline of major water and infrastructure projects.

Excellent career progression opportunities.

Opportunity to take commercial responsibility for significant infrastructure packages.

Interested in finding out more?

Please get in touch or send over your CV for a confidential discussion
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