Senior Quantity Surveyor

Russell Taylor Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Death in service benefit

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working following probation

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts via rewards platform

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in Warrington is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management on major UK water and infrastructure projects with hybrid working.

You will manage procurement, valuations and final accounts, while guiding project teams and ensuring contract compliance. The role provides progression toward chartership and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of subcontract procurement and administration.
• Understanding of forms of contract and measurement methods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Issuing subcontract payment certificates and monitoring performance.
• Managing compensation events and contractual notices.
• Monitoring labour, materials and costs to maintain profitability.
• Supporting subcontract procurement and tender processes.
• Tracking project performance through internal commercial reporting.
• Providing commercial guidance to project teams.
• Escalating potential cost risks or commercial pressures.

Skills

Construction experience

Commercial reporting

Subcontract procurement

Contract administration

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS chartered or working towards

NEC contract knowledge

Job description

Salary: Salary up to £65,000 pa + Excellent benefits package

Vacancy Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract Type: Permanent Location: Warrington Industry: Quantity Surveying & Commercial Salary: Salary up to £65,000 pa + Excellent benefits package Start Date: 2026-05-05 REF: J91988823 Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Quantity Surveyor

Warrington UK | Hybrid Working Available

Salary up to £65,000 pa + Excellent benefits package

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK?

Our client is a one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure contractors who deliver complex design and build projects across sectors including Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage - helping shape the next generation of critical UK infrastructure.

They are currently looking for experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their established and growing Water Engineering teams in Warrington, Leeds, Derby and Cambridge. The roles are to support their framework agreements with several of the UK's Water Authorities and will offer the chance to work on a variety of major CAPEX prjects, all with a view to improving our Water infrastructure across the UK.

These are excellent opportunities to join a business that is growing rapidly, invests in its people, and offers clear career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Opportunity

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account. You'll work closely with project teams to ensure delivery remains commercially sound while identifying risks and opportunities.

This role offers the chance to gain exposure to complex infrastructure projects while developing your career in a business that actively supports professional development and chartership.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts


• Issuing subcontract payment certificates and monitoring commercial performance


• Managing compensation events and contractual notices in line with contract requirements


• Monitoring labour, materials, plant, prelims and subcontract costs to maintain project profitability


• Supporting subcontract procurement and tender processes


• Tracking project performance through internal commercial reporting systems


• Providing commercial guidance to project teams


• Escalating potential cost risks or commercial pressures


• Supporting continuous improvement and participating in training and development programmes

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience working in the construction or infrastructure sector


• Strong understanding of commercial reporting and cost value reconciliation


• Knowledge of subcontract procurement and administration


• Familiarity with forms of contract and measurement methods


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar


• RICS chartered or working towards chartership


• NEC contract experience or accreditation

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary


• Company pension scheme


• Private healthcare


• Death in service benefit


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Option to buy additional annual leave


• Hybrid working following probation


• Employee assistance programme


• Retail discounts via a rewards platform


• Overtime opportunities

You’ll also benefit from structured training, development programmes and clear progression pathways.

If you’re looking to work on major engineering and infrastructure projects while progressing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.