Commercially Focused Quantity Surveyor – Utilities

Lanes Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyland-based Lanes Group is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to lead end-to-end QS activities across allocated workstreams on the United Utilities contract. The role requires accuracy, pace and robust process control in a high-volume, low-value environment.

You will work with Operations, Planning, Finance and client representatives to ensure correct valuation, cost capture, payments and final accounts, protecting commercial entitlement and project value.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in utilities, construction or similar environments.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end QS processes: payments, WIP, CVR, final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee QS process across allocated workstreams.
• Manage Applications for Payment, WIP, AFPs and final accounts.
• Ensure accurate costing, evidence and commercial governance.
• Support revenue recognition and payment progression.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Finance and client reps.

Skills

Quantity surveying

End-to-end processes

Excel reporting

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Commercial governance

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

RICS accreditation (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Client systems / trackers

Job description

Leyland-based Lanes Group is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to lead end-to-end QS activities across allocated workstreams on the United Utilities contract. The role requires accuracy, pace and robust process control in a high-volume, low-value environment.

You will work with Operations, Planning, Finance and client representatives to ensure correct valuation, cost capture, payments and final accounts, protecting commercial entitlement and project value.