Lead Quantity Surveyor - Civil Infra & Groundworks

Nicholas Associates Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in the North West, focusing on groundworks, roads/sewer projects and infrastructure. The role offers a competitive salary and a commercial remit across intercompany and subcontract activities.

The successful candidate will manage forecasts, cost reporting, procurement and subcontract payments, while aligning with project managers and site teams to maximise profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveyor role within groundworks or civil infrastructure.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Accountability and drive to improve profitability.
• Experience with cost control and BOQs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly forecasts to confirm resources are targeted for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop close working relationships with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Engineers and Buyers to support the Intercompany team and value delivery.
• Participate in project meetings, challenge the wider project team to stay proactive and maximise opportunities.
• Ensure COINS ERP system is updated to report on project progress.
• Review operational progress with project teams against pre-agreed strategies.
• Lead the sub-contract procurement process and manage sub-contractor relationships.
• Process sub-contract payments and manage sub-contractor accounts.
• Support monthly P&L reporting and ensure compliance with contracted responsibilities.
• Support production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and share with stakeholders.
• Provide estimating support with measurement and BOQs when required.
• Liaise with site teams to resolve site-based commercial issues proactively.
• Proactively manage payments to avoid intercompany debt.

Skills

Numerical ability

Communication

Organisational skills

Accountability

Proactive

Education

Commercial degree or equivalent

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in the North West, focusing on groundworks, roads/sewer projects and infrastructure. The role offers a competitive salary and a commercial remit across intercompany and subcontract activities.

The successful candidate will manage forecasts, cost reporting, procurement and subcontract payments, while aligning with project managers and site teams to maximise profitability and efficiency.