Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

Quantix Technical; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to support a major rail project. This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and involvement in significant infrastructure projects. Candidates with diverse infrastructure backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and NEC contract knowledge is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager within infrastructure sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience in pre-contract services and cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Leading cost management across all project delivery stages.
• Preparing detailed cost plans and estimates.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies.

Skills

Cost Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Commercial Insight

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Location: Manchester, North West
Sector: Infrastructure Rail
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:
An established, multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their growing infrastructure team, working on a major rail project. This is a key hire offering strong progression prospects and exposure to high-profile schemes. While rail experience is beneficial, candidates from wider infrastructure sectors such as highways, water, utilities, and general civil engineering will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading cost management across all stages of project delivery, including feasibility, pre-contract and post-contract phases
• Preparing and developing detailed cost plans and estimates
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and tender processes
• Managing and interpreting NEC contracts (Essential)
• Supporting the development of commercial strategies and reporting procedures
• Providing commercial insight and risk management to ensure project delivery within budget
• Liaising with stakeholders including clients, design teams, contractors and project managers

Required Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager within infrastructure sectors
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience in pre-contract services and cost planning
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with internal teams and clients
• Chartered or working towards MRICS/MCIOB/APM (desirable but not essential)

Backgrounds Considered:

• Consultancy (PQS) or Main contractor / Tier 1 contractor experience
• Rail sector preferred, though those from highways, utilities, water or general civils are encouraged to apply

Why Join?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a reputable consultancy
• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to experience