Quantity Surveyor

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to own the retrofit stream under a Guinness Partnership contract, driving cost control, commercial governance and value for money. The role covers CVR, budgeting, forecasting and senior stakeholder reporting within a growing division.

You will manage a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors, develop their skills, and ensure alignment between design, scope and budget while driving procurement and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role with pre-construction focus.
• Strong knowledge of CVR processes, cost planning and budget management.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams and reporting to senior leadership.
• Skilled in commercial strategy, risk management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction commercial function with consistency and control across projects.
• Own budgets, cost plans and financial forecasting; establish reporting standards.
• Manage a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors and support professional development.
• Lead cost plans, bid/tender support, value engineering and alignment with scope.
• Oversee procurement strategies and supply chain engagement; ensure governance.
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities; protect margins.
• Engage with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners; present financial positions.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

CVR

Cost planning

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement – At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Lead Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a Retrofit Stream of work that we have coming up through our Guinness Partnership contract.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of SHDF-funded retrofit projects delivered under a long-term partnering contract with Guinness. The role includes cost control, valuations, subcontractor management, forecasting, reporting, and final accounts, while ensuring compliance with SHDF funding requirements and delivering value for money through collaborative working.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership & Governance

• Lead and manage the pre-construction commercial function, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all projects
• Own and oversee divisional budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasting
• Establish and maintain robust commercial processes, controls, and reporting standards

CVR & Financial Management

• Take full accountability for the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process across the pre‑construction portfolio
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting of cost position, risks, opportunities, and forecast outcomes
• Challenge assumptions, cost movements, and commercial risks to protect business margins
• Provide clear financial reporting and insight to senior leadership

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors
• Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development
• Ensure appropriate resource allocation and workload balance across projects

Cost Planning & Pre‑Construction Support

• Lead the development and validation of detailed cost plans and budgets
• Support bid and tender processes, ensuring competitive and commercially sound submissions
• Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation strategies
• Work closely with design and pre‑construction teams to ensure alignment between scope and budget

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee pre‑construction procurement strategies and package scoping
• Support early supply chain engagement to inform pricing, risk management, and buildability
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and commercial best practice

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Identify, manage, and report commercial risks and opportunities across all schemes
• Ensure risk allowances, contingencies, and commercial positions are robust and defensible
• Support mitigation strategies to protect cost certainty and programme outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key commercial interface with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners
• Present commercial updates and financial positions to senior stakeholders
• Support collaborative working across design, construction, and operational teams

About You

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within pre‑construction
• Strong knowledge of CVR processes, cost planning, and budget management
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams
• Skilled in commercial strategy, risk management, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilitiesExperience within [construction / cladding remediation / main contracting] is highly desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a critical commercial function within a growing division
• Clear career progression and leadership exposure
• A collaborative, high‑performing team environment

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.