Senior QS

Navartis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive day rate. Responsibilities include managing contract administration under NEC4, overseeing project measurement and valuations, and leading QS activities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in heavy civil engineering, particularly in water/environmental and highways projects.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

12-month rolling contract

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Background in heavy civil engineering required.
• Experience in roads and highways projects essential.
• Thorough knowledge of NEC4 contracts, especially Options A and C required.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a proficient Quantity Surveyor on site and in the office.
• Manage contract administration under NEC4 (Options A and C).
• Oversee measurement, valuation, and cost reporting.
• Liaise with project teams across sectors.

Skills

Strong background in heavy civil engineering

Experience in water/environmental projects

Knowledge of NEC4 contracts

Ability to lead QS activities

Job description

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Excellent Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor
We have an exciting contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering team.

This role is based in Manchester and offers a hybrid working model with 5 days, 40 hours per week. The contract is a 12-month rolling position with the possibility to extend.

Why join this team?
Our client values skilled professionals who can take the lead and make an impact. They encourage a collaborative environment where expertise is recognised and developed for mutual success.

Package for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)

12-month rolling contract

Hybrid working available

Key responsibilities:

Taking a lead role as a proficient Quantity Surveyor on site and in the office

Managing contract administration under NEC4 (Options A and C)

Overseeing measurement, valuation, and cost reporting

Liaising with project teams across water/environmental and highways sectors

Experience required:

Strong background in heavy civil engineering

Essential water/environmental project experience

Experience in roads and highways projects

Thorough knowledge of NEC4 contracts, especially Options A and C

Proven ability to ‘hit the ground running’ and lead QS activities