QS Manager

Rullion; Goosnargh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is looking for an experienced QS Manager to lead a Quantity Surveying team on significant projects within a £45-£50m framework. This role involves managing cost planning, providing commercial oversight, and ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in similar environments, and must have a valid Sellafield P4 pass. Join this collaborative team for exciting career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on significant long-term framework

High-profile projects within a regulated environment

Collaborative team culture with career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying Manager or Senior QS role.
• Demonstrable experience working on projects within large, multi-project frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, specifically Option A and Option C.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across several framework projects.
• Provide commercial oversight and governance in line with NEC4 contract requirements.
• Manage cost planning, forecasting, reporting, and commercial risk across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Job title - QS Manager

Duration - 12 months initial contract Umbrella

Start date - ASAP

Shift patterns - Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week (Fully on site)

Pay rate - DOE

Location - Combination of Sellafield and some Whitehaven office

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveying Manager to lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors working across multiple projects within a £45-£50m framework at Sellafield. The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial management, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance, and effective team leadership while reporting directly to the Commercial Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across several framework projects
• Provide commercial oversight and governance in line with NEC4 contract requirements
• Manage cost planning, forecasting, reporting, and commercial risk across projects
• Administer and manage NEC4 contracts, with experience on all Options
• Support the Commercial Lead with strategic commercial input and decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with framework, client, and organisational commercial procedures
• Attend and contribute to commercial and project meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Promote best practice, consistency, and continuous improvement across the QS team

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying Manager or Senior QS role
• Demonstrable experience working on projects within large, multi‑project frameworks (c. £45m‑£50m or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, specifically Option A (Lump Sum) and Option C (Target Cost)
• Previous experience working at Sellafield (essential)
• Valid Sellafield P4 pass (essential) and prepared to work in the office (some flexibility)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail

Desirable

• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)
• Experience within nuclear or highly regulated environments
• Strong systems and reporting capability

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a significant, long‑term framework
• High‑profile projects within a regulated and professional environment
• A collaborative team culture with clear career progression pathways

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