Senior Quantity Surveyor in Wigan, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Wigan; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

TWG Consulting is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Wigan-based project on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on commercial management of key subcontract packages, procurement, cost reporting, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.

You will work within a delivery team to manage valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts while fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong main contractor or major subcontractor experience.
• Significant experience commercially managing construction or civil engineering packages.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong subcontract procurement and package management experience.
• Experience with cost reporting, forecasting and change management.
• The ability to commercially manage packages independently.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• The confidence to work closely with project teams, subcontractors and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of key subcontract packages.
• Subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and appointments.
• Management of valuations, variations and change.
• Assessment of subcontractor applications and payments.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Preparation and negotiation of variations and contractual claims.
• Working closely with the project and operational teams.
• Management of subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Supporting the wider commercial strategy of the project.
• Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Ensuring appropriate contractual notices and records are maintained.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Communication

Contract management

Independent package management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Wigan

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Contract: 12 Months
Day Rate: £600 per day
IR35: Inside IR35
Start: ASAP / Negotiable

TWG Consulting is recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK contractor on a major project based in Wigan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Senior QS looking for a long-term 12-month contract, offering £600 per day inside IR35.

You’ll join an established commercial and project delivery team, taking responsibility for the commercial management of key packages and working closely with the wider project team to ensure strong commercial performance throughout delivery.

The Role

• Commercial management of key subcontract packages.
• Subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and appointments.
• Management of valuations, variations and change.
• Assessment of subcontractor applications and payments.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Preparation and negotiation of variations and contractual claims.
• Working closely with the project and operational teams.
• Management of subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Supporting the wider commercial strategy of the project.
• Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Ensuring appropriate contractual notices and records are maintained.

About You

• Strong main contractor or major subcontractor experience.
• Significant experience commercially managing construction or civil engineering packages.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong subcontract procurement and package management experience.
• Experience with cost reporting, forecasting and change management.
• The ability to commercially manage packages independently.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• The confidence to work closely with project teams, subcontractors and senior management.

Previous experience working on major construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

What's On Offer?

£600 per day - Inside IR35

12-month initial contract

Wigan-based project

The position offers the opportunity to join a major contractor on a long-term project with a strong workload and an experienced delivery team.