Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infra & Utilities (Hybrid)

ABS Commercial Solutions; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial performance across a varied portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects in the North West.

The role offers ownership of budgets, forecasts and final accounts, with responsibilities spanning subcontractor management, change control and risk assessment. A proactive, independent professional will thrive in this varied project environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or in a comparable commercial role.
• Strong commercial management experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Experience managing project costs, subcontractors, change control and contractual matters.
• Good understanding of relevant forms of contract, such as NEC.
• Experience managing commercial risks, forecasting and financial performance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership to make informed commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of projects or work packages from start to completion.
• Taking ownership of budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and financial reporting.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and account management.
• Managing change control, variations, compensation events and contractual entitlements where applicable.
• Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with commercial procedures and contractual requirements.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, opportunities and potential financial exposure.
• Preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts, valuations and final accounts.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving contractual or financial issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Independent working

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial performance across a varied portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects in the North West.

The role offers ownership of budgets, forecasts and final accounts, with responsibilities spanning subcontractor management, change control and risk assessment. A proactive, independent professional will thrive in this varied project environment.