Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: North West England Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Quantity Surveyor: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Senior Quantity Surveyor: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for 2 Quantity Surveyors and 2 Senior Quantity Surveyors to join an established and growing civil engineering and utilities contractor operating across the North West. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, the business is continuing to expand its commercial team to support the delivery of projects across the Water, Utilities and Civil Engineering sectors. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business with long-term workload, varied projects and genuine opportunities for continued career development. The Role Working as part of an established commercial team, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities will include:

• Commercial management of civil engineering, water and utilities projects
• Preparation and management of applications, valuations and variations
• Cost forecasting, reporting and budget management
• Subcontractor procurement, appointment and commercial management
• Preparation and assessment of subcontractor payments
• Identification and management of commercial risk and opportunity
• Administration of NEC and other relevant forms of contract
• Working closely with Project Managers, operational teams and clients
• Monitoring project performance against agreed commercial targets
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation Senior Quantity Surveyor Senior Quantity Surveyors will take greater commercial ownership of projects and may be responsible for managing multiple schemes or larger, more complex projects. Additional responsibilities may include:
• Taking commercial responsibility for projects from contract award through to final account
• Providing commercial guidance to project and operational teams
• Managing contractual risk, change and commercial strategy
• Leading negotiations with clients and subcontractors
• Producing accurate forecasts and senior-level commercial reporting
• Supporting and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff
• Working closely with senior management to maximise project performance and profitability About You Applications are welcomed from Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors with experience across civil engineering, utilities, water, infrastructure, highways, groundworks or other relevant contracting environments. Previous water industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Ideally, you will have:
• Previous experience working within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role
• Experience within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual processes
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous
• Strong cost management and forecasting skills
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively alongside operational and project teams
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification, or equivalent industry experience
• Full UK driving licence For the Senior Quantity Surveyor positions, applicants should be comfortable taking significant commercial responsibility for projects and working with minimal supervision. Salary & Benefits Quantity Surveyor
• Salary up to £65,000
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Salary up to £80,000
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus Additional Benefits
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Permanent, full-time position
• Long-term project pipeline
• Continued training and professional development
• Career progression within a growing business
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of Water, Utilities and Civil Engineering projects Apply This is an excellent opportunity for Quantity Surveyors at different stages of their careers to join a growing contractor with a strong presence across the North West. Whether you are an established Quantity Surveyor looking for your next step or an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking greater commercial responsibility, we would be interested in hearing from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the positions available.