Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Location: Manchester, North West
Sector: Infrastructure – Rail
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:
An established, multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their growing infrastructure team, working on a major rail project. This is a key hire offering strong progression prospects and exposure to high-profile schemes. While rail experience is beneficial, candidates from wider infrastructure sectors such as highways, water, utilities, and general civil engineering will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading cost management across all stages of project delivery, including feasibility, pre-contract and post-contract phases
• Preparing and developing detailed cost plans and estimates
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and tender processes
• Managing and interpreting NEC contracts (Essential)
• Supporting the development of commercial strategies and reporting procedures
• Providing commercial insight and risk management to ensure project delivery within budget
• Liaising with stakeholders including clients, design teams, contractors and project managers

Required Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager within infrastructure sectors
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience in pre-contract services and cost planning
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with internal teams and clients
• Chartered or working towards MRICS/MCIOB/APM (desirable but not essential)

Backgrounds Considered:

• Consultancy (PQS) or Main contractor / Tier 1 contractor experience
• Rail sector preferred, though those from highways, utilities, water or general civils are encouraged to apply

Why Join?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a reputable consultancy
• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to experience