Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Cost Manager - Utilities

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their rapidly growing team in Maidenhead. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the UK's fastest-growing multi-utility subcontractors, where you will manage costs and identify savings across various projects. With a strong focus on civil engineering, you will collaborate with senior leadership and have the potential for career advancement to a directorship position. If you have a passion for cost management and excellent communication skills, this role could be your next big step.

Benefits

Car/Truck Allowance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Support from Senior Leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients and executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and identify cost-saving opportunities across the group.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts for each business sector.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Communication Skills

Risk Reporting

Cost Management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Utilities, Maidenhead

Client: [Client information not provided]

Location: Maidenhead

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9712a1c2e2be

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Role

Are you interested in working with one of the UK's fastest-growing multi-utility subcontractors? Having recently doubled their revenue to £120 million in the last 18 months, they plan to continue this growth over the next two years.

Initially in Civil Engineering, the company has diversified into multiple markets and maintains long-term contracts with clients such as Openreach, Thames Water, and National Grid.

This role offers a pathway to career advancement, potentially leading to a directorship position, with support from senior leadership.

If interested, apply now!

• Your responsibilities will include working with the Commercial, Contracts, and Financial Directors to manage costs and identify cost-saving opportunities across the group.
• You will conduct cost analysis and prepare risk reports based on market and business trends.
• Due to the contract nature, you will reconcile PAYE, subcontracting, and self-employed costs.
• You will prepare cost reports and forecasts for each business sector and the overall group.
• A BSc in Quantity Surveying is required as a minimum qualification.
• You should have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering projects, as most projects are within this sector.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with clients, contractors, and C-suite executives.
• The salary for this position is up to £70,000, including car/truck allowance.
• Opportunities to advance to a Director level position are available.