Senior Quantity Surveyor

Avove Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Private GP helpline

Health cash plan

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefits

Financial wellbeing

Employee assistance

Job summary

Avove Limited is expanding its Commercial Team and seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a hybrid role based in Warrington with the flexibility to work from home and site visits across the Northwest.

You will manage financials on the United Utilities account, support contract negotiation and administration, oversee subcontracts, and mentor junior staff while partnering with a multidisciplinary team to deliver essential water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts (target cost, fixed price, cost reimbursable).
• Background in infrastructure and non infrastructure projects, ideally within the water/utilities sector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contract compliance with Avove’s systems, processes, and procedures.
• Monitor and report financial performance across contracts.
• Assist in negotiation and administration of construction contracts.
• Manage variations, commercial records, claims, EOTs, and valuations.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, appointments, and management.
• Prepare and submit timely applications and invoices to clients.
• Support PQQs and tender submissions and business development.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff.
• Lead performance and resource planning within the team.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Driving licence

Job description

Posted Monday 27 July 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Friday 28 August 2026 at 23:59

Avove is expanding its Commercial Team and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us during an exciting period of growth. This hybrid role is based out of our Warrington office, with flexibility to work from home and visit project sites across the Northwest.

You’ll play a key commercial role on our United Utilities account, supporting a wide range of clean water and wastewater projects that are essential to local communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading client while helping deliver high quality, sustainable infrastructure solutions.

What will your day look like…

• Ensuring contract compliance with Avove’s systems, processes, and procedures.
• Managing financial monitoring and reporting across assigned contracts.
• Supporting the preparation, negotiation, and administration of construction contracts.
• Managing contract variations, commercial records, claims, EOTs, and valuations.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, appointments, and ongoing management.
• Preparing and submitting timely applications and invoices to clients.
• Supporting business development activities including PQQs and tender submissions.
• Mentoring and developing junior commercial team members.
• Leading on staff performance, development, and resource planning within your team.

About you…

• Strong experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts (target cost, fixed price, cost reimbursable).
• Background in both infrastructure and non infrastructure projects, ideally within the water/utilities sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing contract frameworks.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multi disciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence (regional site visits required).

What’s in it for you…

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.