Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils
17 days ago
Bolton
Senior Quantity Surveyor\n\nCivils & Infrastructure\n\n📍 Leeds / Greater Manchester (Site & Office Based)\n \n 💰 Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAn established and growing civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects valued up to £20m. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management to maximise project value, manage commercial risk and ensure successful project outcomes.\n\nThe role offers exposure to a broad range of projects including highways, drainage, groundworks, concrete structures, Section 278 works and associated infrastructure schemes.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:\n\nManaging commercial and contractual aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account.\n\nProducing accurate cost reports, forecasts and cashflow projections.\n\nProcuring, managing and administering subcontract packages.\n\nManaging change control, variations and compensation events.\n\nEnsuring compliance with commercial procedures and reporting requirements.\n\nSupporting operational teams to maximise profitability and minimise commercial risk.\n\nNegotiating and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.\n\nBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.\n\nSupporting and mentoring Assistant and Graduate Quantity Surveyors.\n\nContributing to budget development, procurement strategies and commercial planning.\n\nAbout You\n\nTo be considered, you should have:\n\nDegree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.\n\nStrong commercial experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or highways projects.\n\nExperience managing projects valued up to £20m.\n\nExcellent knowledge of NEC, JCT and other standard forms of contract.\n\nStrong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and commercial management.\n\nExperience procuring and managing subcontractors.\n\nExcellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.\n\nStrong knowledge of methods of measurement including CESMM and highways-related frameworks.\n\nFull UK driving licence.\n\nProfessional membership with RICS, CICES, ICE or similar is desirable but not essential.\n\nWhat's On Offer\n\nCompetitive salary package.\n\nCar allowance/company vehicle.\n\nPension scheme.\n\nLong-term career development opportunities.\n\nExposure to major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.\n\nSupportive and collaborative working environment.\n\nOpportunity to progress within a growing business.\n\nIf you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a reputable infrastructure contractor, we'd love to hear from you