Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Currie And Brown; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious Associate-level Commercial Managers with UK infrastructure experience. This role offers the opportunity to lead significant projects, ensuring high standards in fast-paced environments while mentoring junior staff. The company values innovation and professionalism, providing clear career progression and opportunities for international mobility. Join a team that prioritizes long-term commitments and fosters a compassionate work environment, where your contributions will have a real impact on prestigious projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial services on UK infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC4, NR, or FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract and post-contract commercial services.
• Mentor junior staff and support bids for new work.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Administration (NEC4, NR, FIDIC)

Project Delivery

Client-Facing Skills

Technical Writing

Security Clearance

Education

Membership in APM, RICS, ICE

Job description

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About The Role

Currie & Brown is a leading international physical asset management and construction consultancy, advising clients worldwide across multiple sectors and services. We pride ourselves on our people, innovation, and reputation, supported by a global office network.

Our team, from apprentices to senior management, are integral to our success. Everyone in the Currie & Brown family contributes uniquely and enjoys their work.

The Role - What We Are Looking For

Following recent projects with Network Rail, EDF, and the Environment Agency, and supporting major projects in the Middle East from our UK offices, we seek ambitious, highly motivated Associate-level Commercial Managers with UK infrastructure experience to join our team. The ideal candidates will have:

1. Experience leading pre-contract and post-contract commercial services on UK infrastructure, utilities, or complex construction projects exceeding £100m.
2. Knowledge of administering or auditing NEC4, NR, or FIDIC contracts.
3. Experience leading project delivery teams within a client organization or consultancy.
4. Advisory experience, including structuring evaluations and recommendations.
5. The ability to lead commissions delivering high standards in challenging, fast-paced environments, achieving successful client outcomes.
6. A proactive approach to learning, development, and knowledge sharing across projects.
7. Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting bids for new work.

We value individuals who share our commitment to excellence, ambition, and professionalism, and who will contribute to our ongoing growth and success.

Skills and Attributes

• Membership in a professional institution (APM, RICS, ICE, etc.).
• Significant experience in commercial roles on complex UK civil engineering and construction projects.
• Strong technical writing, client-facing, and communication skills.
• Well-organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, disciplined, and commercially savvy.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

About Us

Why Choose Currie & Brown?

We prioritize long-term commitments, foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment, and invest in our people's futures. Whether your goal is international work, career progression, or exploring new sectors, we support your ambitions with advice, support, and structured development pathways.

We offer careers, not just jobs, with clear routes to progression and opportunities for international mobility, including secondments and permanent moves.

As an industry leader, working with us means engaging with prestigious projects and top clients worldwide. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to foster innovation and success.

Our independent business empowers our people to make agile decisions that create real impact. As part of Sidara, we collaborate with top industry partners, offering exciting opportunities to innovate and grow.