Quantity Surveyor – Utilities & Infra (Hybrid)

ABS Commercial Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our North West-based team, supporting a varied portfolio across utilities and infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute to commercial management, cost control and successful delivery across multiple assignments.

You’ll work with project managers, clients and subcontractors, with a flexible mix of home working and on-site/office attendance depending on project needs. NEC experience preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or comparable commercial role.
• Solid understanding of commercial management and cost control.
• Experience with subcontractor management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience in utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering is advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with different project teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Preparing and assessing applications for payment, interim valuations and cost reports.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and commercial accounts.
• Monitoring variations, change control and commercial risks.
• Administering contracts and managing contractual obligations.
• Preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving financial or contractual issues.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.
• Ensuring effective commercial processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Commercial risk management

Utilities/infrastructure experience

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our North West-based team, supporting a varied portfolio across utilities and infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute to commercial management, cost control and successful delivery across multiple assignments.

You’ll work with project managers, clients and subcontractors, with a flexible mix of home working and on-site/office attendance depending on project needs. NEC experience preferred but not essential.