Senior Quantity Surveyor
Building Careers UK Ltd
Manchester · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£75,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category
Construction and Property
Location: North West, with travel to Carlisle Position: Senior / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor Sector: Infrastructure | Utilities | Energy Transmission | Major Civil Engineering The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the North West, with regular travel to Carlisle required.
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor who is looking to work on significant, high-value projects within the infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission and civil engineering sectors.
You will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially successfully, working closely with project managers, engineers, planners, contractors and other key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of commercial activities while working as part of a collaborative and experienced project team.
Key Responsibilities As a Senior / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the full commercial lifecycle of projects, including: Managing and monitoring project costs from procurement through to completion and final account.
Preparing and maintaining cost forecasts, budgets and commercial reports .
Supporting the management and administration of NEC contracts .
Reviewing and assessing applications for payment, variations, compensation events and change.
Identifying, assessing and managing commercial risks and opportunities .
Working closely with project teams to monitor progress against programme, budget and forecast.
Providing accurate and timely commercial information to senior management and project stakeholders.
Supporting procurement activities, subcontract management and commercial negotiations.
Working collaboratively with Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors and multi-disciplinary project teams.
Assisting with the preparation of monthly commercial reporting and project performance updates.
Supporting the resolution of commercial issues and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and project delivery.
About You We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has a strong commercial understanding and ideally has worked within a major infrastructure or civil engineering environment.
You will ideally have: Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission or major civil engineering projects.
A good working knowledge of NEC contracts , with experience applying commercial and contractual principles in a live project environment.
Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, change management and commercial reporting .
Experience working with or alongside Tier 1 contractors .
An understanding of programme controls and how programme performance can impact project cost and commercial outcomes.
Strong knowledge of risk and opportunity management .
Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.
A degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline .
MRICS qualified or working towards chartership would be desirable.
Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers the chance to work on major infrastructure projects that will have a significant impact across the North West.
You will be joining a professional project environment where your commercial expertise will be valued and where there is scope to develop your career further.
Whether you're currently operating at Intermediate Quantity Surveyor level and looking to take the next step, or you're an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge, our client is interested in speaking with candidates who have the right infrastructure and commercial experience.
The role will be North West based , with travel to Carlisle as required, making it particularly well suited to candidates based across the wider North West region.
Interested? If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission or major civil engineering , and you're looking for an opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a leading project team, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply: ContactHayley Woodruff on or apply with your CV to Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. xwzovoh
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor who is looking to work on significant, high-value projects within the infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission and civil engineering sectors.
You will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially successfully, working closely with project managers, engineers, planners, contractors and other key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of commercial activities while working as part of a collaborative and experienced project team.
Key Responsibilities As a Senior / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the full commercial lifecycle of projects, including: Managing and monitoring project costs from procurement through to completion and final account.
Preparing and maintaining cost forecasts, budgets and commercial reports .
Supporting the management and administration of NEC contracts .
Reviewing and assessing applications for payment, variations, compensation events and change.
Identifying, assessing and managing commercial risks and opportunities .
Working closely with project teams to monitor progress against programme, budget and forecast.
Providing accurate and timely commercial information to senior management and project stakeholders.
Supporting procurement activities, subcontract management and commercial negotiations.
Working collaboratively with Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors and multi-disciplinary project teams.
Assisting with the preparation of monthly commercial reporting and project performance updates.
Supporting the resolution of commercial issues and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and project delivery.
About You We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has a strong commercial understanding and ideally has worked within a major infrastructure or civil engineering environment.
You will ideally have: Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission or major civil engineering projects.
A good working knowledge of NEC contracts , with experience applying commercial and contractual principles in a live project environment.
Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, change management and commercial reporting .
Experience working with or alongside Tier 1 contractors .
An understanding of programme controls and how programme performance can impact project cost and commercial outcomes.
Strong knowledge of risk and opportunity management .
Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.
A degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline .
MRICS qualified or working towards chartership would be desirable.
Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers the chance to work on major infrastructure projects that will have a significant impact across the North West.
You will be joining a professional project environment where your commercial expertise will be valued and where there is scope to develop your career further.
Whether you're currently operating at Intermediate Quantity Surveyor level and looking to take the next step, or you're an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge, our client is interested in speaking with candidates who have the right infrastructure and commercial experience.
The role will be North West based , with travel to Carlisle as required, making it particularly well suited to candidates based across the wider North West region.
Interested? If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in infrastructure, utilities, energy transmission or major civil engineering , and you're looking for an opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a leading project team, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply: ContactHayley Woodruff on or apply with your CV to Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. xwzovoh
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.