Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected global engineering consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support complex infrastructure programmes. Responsibilities include preparing cost plans and advising on contract strategy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and support towards RICS chartership. This is a hybrid role based in the UK with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Car allowance

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Family-friendly benefits

Support towards chartership (RICS)

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience for Intermediate QS roles.
• 5+ years for Quantity Surveyor role.
• Background in infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, tender documentation, and feasibility reports.
• Advise on contract strategy and administer commercial procedures.
• Support claims, valuations, and financial compliance.
• Liaise with stakeholders across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Deliver detailed reporting and commercial analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Experience with NEC contracts

CEMAR or similar systems

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Job Description

Vertical Recruitment is working in partnership with a respected global engineering and consultancy firm to appoint a Quantity Surveyor and an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their UK-based Project Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy known for delivering strategic commercial and technical support to blue-chip clients across the infrastructure and engineering sectors.

With over 110 offices globally, the company brings decades of expertise to sectors including transport, utilities, nuclear, and energy, with a strong reputation for combining commercial insight with technical excellence.

The Role:

As part of a growing commercial advisory team, you’ll support clients and principal contractors across some of the UK’s most complex engineering and infrastructure programmes. This is a hybrid role, typically involving three days on-site or with clients, and two days working remotely.

You’ll provide full pre- and post-contract support across the project lifecycle, from procurement to final account.

Key responsibilities include:

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Preparing cost plans, tender documentation, and feasibility reports

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Advising on contract strategy (NEC3/4) and administering commercial procedures

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Supporting claims, valuations, and financial compliance

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Liaising with stakeholders across multi-disciplinary project teams

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Delivering detailed reporting and commercial analysis

About You:

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Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field

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3+ years’ experience for Intermediate QS roles, 5+ years for QS

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Background in infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or engineering sectors

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Confident working with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

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Strong communication skills and commercial awareness

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Experience using CEMAR or similar systems is desirable

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Progressing toward RICS chartership (or keen to pursue)

What’s on Offer:

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Competitive base salary, regularly reviewed

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Car allowance and enhanced pension contributions

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25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

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Private healthcare and life insurance

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Family-friendly benefits and flexible working

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Full support toward chartership (RICS) with in-house APC programme

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Laptop, mobile phone, and all necessary tools provided

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Long-term progression within a collaborative, director-led team

This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong industry reputation and a genuine commitment to the development and progression of its people.

To find out more or apply, please contact Freya at Vertical Recruitment