Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lanesra Technical Recruitment; Hattersley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial activities in projects. The role is based in Hyde or Wigan with hybrid working available. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience in utilities or civil engineering. The job offers a competitive salary package including car allowance and benefits.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in quantity surveying, construction, engineering, management or cost discipline.
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage all relevant commercial activities within the project environment.
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to control cost.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Contract management

Team management

Communication

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or related field

Chartered membership or working towards it

Job description

Position

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location

Hyde or Wigan with hybrid working available

Salary

£65-70k (Negotiable, depending on experience), car allowance and excellent benefits package

Overview

Our client is delivering on behalf of United Utilities one of the largest and most varied water infrastructure improvement programmes in the UK.

Reporting and Responsibilities

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and manage all relevant commercial activities within the project environment. You will be involved in all elements of the project, supporting the wider project team and junior members of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages.
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost.
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met.
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary.
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation.
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment.
• Preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff.
• Maintain a positive and solution‑oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in quantity surveying, construction, engineering, management or cost discipline.
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.
• Proven record in delivering large projects to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Experience in NEC forms of contract.
• Experience working for a main contractor.
• Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working (jobs need dependent).
• Car/car allowance.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Contribution Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc.