Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Water; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial aspects of projects and manage subcontract/supply chain accounts in a main contractor environment.

You will promote collaboration with clients and subcontractors, negotiate terms, monitor cost and program, and generate key cost reports to support project success across UK utility and social infrastructure work.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor on NEC-based contracts.
• Ability to lead commercial activities across projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms for subcontracts and manage subcontract payments.
• Monitor contract obligations and site progress against program, cost and events.
• Prepare monthly valuations, cost monitors and change registers.
• Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to ensure commercial success.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Subcontract management

NEC contracts

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Job Description

As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities:

Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts. Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers. Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations. Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable). Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with NEC 3/4 Option A & C contract. Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration:

Monitor and track contract obligations. Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress. Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events/issues. Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified. Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearances and resolve outstanding issues. Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management:

Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes. Capture and report cost variances. Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation:

Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation. Generate Earned Value Analysis reports. Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data. Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs. Prepare monthly valuations. Maintain change registers. Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.