Infrastructure QS – Varied Projects & Flexible Work

ABS Commercial Solutions; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support a varied portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects across Cumbria. You will be involved in commercial management, cost control, and contractual obligations to help deliver high-quality project outcomes.

The role offers exposure to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to broaden your commercial expertise across different schemes and delivery models.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Solid understanding of commercial management and cost control.
• Experience with subcontractor management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Preparing and assessing applications for payment, interim valuations and cost reports.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and commercial accounts.
• Monitoring variations, change control and commercial risks.
• Administering contracts and managing contractual obligations.
• Preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving financial or contractual issues.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.
• Ensuring effective commercial processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Valuations & payments

Variations & final accounts

Contract administration

Commercial risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication & negotiations

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support a varied portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects across Cumbria. You will be involved in commercial management, cost control, and contractual obligations to help deliver high-quality project outcomes.

The role offers exposure to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to broaden your commercial expertise across different schemes and delivery models.