Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the civils and utilities sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead financial management of projects. The role includes managing valuations, cost control, and subcontractor management, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a car allowance and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum

26 days holiday plus statutory/bank holidays

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance equivalent to 3x your salary

Access to Casey Benefits portal

Bi-annual company wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 access

Free eyes test and discounted eyewear

Personal & Professional Development opportunities

Tusker Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in civils and utilities.
• Ability to manage NEC contracts.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage valuations, payments, and commercial reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and financial compliance.
• Maximise project profitability through risk management.

Skills

Cost Control

Valuation

Change Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Utilities

Salary: £55,000 - £63,000 DOE plus Car Allowance & Benefits

The Casey Group

Greater Manchester

Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based within our Land Reclamation division, focussing on civils and utilities to assist the Commercial Manager by leading the financial management of multiple projects.

Who are The Casey Group?

Casey is a multi-disciplinary contractor with a strong reputation as a community-focused employer. We specialise in refurbishment, new build housing, public realm projects, park restorations, landscaping, highways, civil engineering, and plant services.

Our purpose is "Improving Lives"enhancing social environments and living standards through construction, development, and environmental services. Committed to supporting our communities, we believe thriving communities benefit both individuals and businesses.

Our six core values - do the right thing, embrace ownership, pursue growth, adopt an infinite mindset, be collaborative, and help & support - guide everything we do, from our projects to our people.

Who are we looking for?

Were looking for a highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in civils and utilities, ideally gained on frameworks like United Utilities AMP programmes.

Were proud to have recently been successful on the United Utilities AMP8 Minor Works framework - a significant programme set to run for at least the next 5 years, delivering essential improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure.

Youll be commercially confident, with a deep understanding of the challenges and expectations tied to AMP8 Minor Works and the ability to manage NEC contracts with rigour and precision.

Youll bring a structured and proactive approach to cost control, valuation, and change management, with the confidence to drive commercially sound decisions across multiple fast-paced projects. A meticulous eye for detail and excellent analytical skills are essential, particularly in tracking budgets, managing subcontractor packages, and forecasting financial outcomes.

Working collaboratively with operational teams, clients, and partners, youll be a clear and concise communicator who builds positive relationships across the board. Youll support the delivery of compliant, high-quality work while always keeping commercial outcomes front of mind.

If youre solution-driven and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the success of AMP8 delivery, wed like to hear from you.

The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor at The Casey Group

Manage valuations, payments, and commercial reporting, including cost/value reconciliations and final accounts.

Oversee subcontractor procurement and management, ensuring compliance with financial, contractual, and H&S requirements.

Assess and value changes, handling variations, compensation events, and claims for extensions of time or loss/expense.

Liaise with clients and the supply chain on commercial matters and provide contract administration support.

Maximise project profitability through risk management, dispute resolution, and cost control.

Support estimating teams in pricing tenders where required.

Provide commercial guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to change control and contract procedures.

What do you receive in return?

Salary between £55,000 - £63,000 depending on experience

Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum

Pension Scheme - We contribute 2.5% more than the employee's pension contribution, up to a maximum of 7.5% (e.g. employee puts 5% in, Casey puts 7.5% in)

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service benefit Equivalent to 3x your salary

Access to our Casey Benefits portal discounts on shopping, days out, gym memberships etc.

26 days holiday plus statutory/bank holidays (2-week shutdown at Christmas)

Option to buy, sell or carry-over holidays

Bi-annual company wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 access for employees and their families

Free eyes test and discounted eye wear

Personal & Professional Development

Access to our online training platform

A few other bits

Tusker Car Scheme Lease a fully-expensed car through this salary sacrifice scheme (after qualifying period)

Recruitment Agencies

The Casey Group manages all recruitment in-house and does not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any CVs sent to us without prior agreement will be considered a gift, and we will not be liable for any fees should we choose to engage with the candidate directly.