Quantity Surveyor – Utilities & Infrastructure Projects

Lanes Group PLC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 24 days

Car allowance

Company pension

Job summary

Lanes Group PLC, a leading UK utility services provider, requires a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management on projects across the region. Based in Sheffield with a 40-hour week, the role focuses on cost control, contract administration and maximising commercial opportunities.

The successful candidate will have experience in Quantity Surveying within utilities/civil infrastructure, strong financial acumen and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role and across utilities/ infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and contract administration.
• Excellent financial and commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts where applicable.
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to build client relationships while protecting commercial interests.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective commercial management of projects from inception to final account.
• Communicate contract requirements and obligations to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Administer contracts with cost control and value reconciliation.
• Monitor performance and use data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare payment applications and supporting documentation as per contract.
• Manage change control processes including Early Warnings and Variations.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors and finance teams.
• Report forecasts and financial positions for projects.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Utilities experience

Contract administration

Financial acumen

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Excel

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lanes Group PLC, a leading UK utility services provider, requires a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management on projects across the region. Based in Sheffield with a 40-hour week, the role focuses on cost control, contract administration and maximising commercial opportunities.

The successful candidate will have experience in Quantity Surveying within utilities/civil infrastructure, strong financial acumen and excellent stakeholder management.