Lead Quantity Surveyor – Pre-Construction & Commercial

United Infrastructure Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

United Infrastructure in Manchester seeks an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to own the retrofit stream under a Guinness Partnership contract. You will manage CVR, cost plans, and procurement, leading a commercial team to deliver value across SHDF-funded retrofit projects.

Based in Manchester, you will report to the Commercial lead, drive cost certainty, and collaborate with design, construction and operational teams to exceed financial targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally pre-construction.
• Strong knowledge of CVR processes, cost planning and budget management.
• Experience leading commercial teams and mentoring staff.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction commercial function across projects.
• Own divisional budgets, cost plans and financial forecasting.
• Manage CVR processes and provide timely financial reporting.
• Oversee procurement strategies and supply chain engagement.
• Present commercial updates to senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

CVR processes

Cost planning

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

United Infrastructure in Manchester seeks an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to own the retrofit stream under a Guinness Partnership contract. You will manage CVR, cost plans, and procurement, leading a commercial team to deliver value across SHDF-funded retrofit projects.

Based in Manchester, you will report to the Commercial lead, drive cost certainty, and collaborate with design, construction and operational teams to exceed financial targets.