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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