Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure
Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Package
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Water / Utilities
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier One Main Contractor in Manchester, working across major water, utilities and infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of long-term projects and excellent career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Take commercial responsibility for civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from inception through to final account.
- Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and commercial reports.
- Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and variations.
- Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, payments and final accounts.
- Prepare applications for payment and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
- Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure.
- Strong background in water, wastewater, utilities or heavy civils projects.
- Excellent working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts, compensation events, CVRs and final accounts.
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience.
What's on Offer?
- Salary between £60,000 and £75,000 + package
- Permanent position with an established civil engineering contractor.
- Long-term pipeline of major water and infrastructure projects.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to take commercial responsibility for significant infrastructure packages.