Senior Quantity Surveyor - Liverpool

Progressive Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a major Grid Infrastructure project. The role is hybrid in the United Kingdom.

You will handle NEC contract administration, cost forecasting, CVR and monthly reporting, with strong utilities or civil engineering experience. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as Oracle is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Experience in Utilities, Energy or Civil Engineering environments.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge.
• Experience with subcontract management, procurement and cost/value reporting.
• Strong forecasting and commercial reporting skills.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with Oracle or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Client liaison and stakeholder management.
• Management of AFPs, compensation events, and change control.
• Cost forecasting, CVR reporting, and monthly commercial reporting.
• Subcontract procurement and account management.
• NEC contract administration.
• Supporting material and plant procurement activities.

Skills

NEC contract knowledge

Forecasting

Commercial reporting

Subcontract management

Client liaison

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities / Civils)

Rate: £450-£500/day (Umbrella/PAYE)

Location: Hybrid

Duration: September 2026 - February 2027

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a major Grid Infrastructure project.

This role requires a candidate with a strong background in Utilities, Energy, Power, Water, Rail, Highways, or Civil Engineering projects. Candidates with predominantly building, residential, or fit-out experience will not be suitable.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Client liaison and stakeholder management.
• Management of AFPs, compensation events, and change control.
• Cost forecasting, CVR reporting, and monthly commercial reporting.
• Subcontract procurement and account management.
• NEC contract administration.
• Supporting material and plant procurement activities.

Essential Requirements

• 3+ years' experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Proven experience within Utilities, Energy, or Civil Engineering environments.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge.
• Experience with subcontract management, procurement, and cost/value reporting.
• Strong forecasting and commercial reporting skills.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with Oracle or similar ERP systems.

Ideal Background

• Experience working on Electricity Transmission & Distribution
• Power & Energy Infrastructure
• Utilities Frameworks
• Water Infrastructure
• Rail or Highways Projects
• Major Civil Engineering SchemesCandidates with direct experience on grid, transmission, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, or wider utilities infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.