Senior Quantity Surveyor - Liverpool

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

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support Grid Infrastructure delivery in a utilities/civil engineering context. You will manage commercial aspects, cost reporting, and subcontract activities on a major project.

The role requires NEC contracts experience, strong forecasting skills, and a background across utilities, energy, or civil engineering sectors. Hybrid working applies in the UK.

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.

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

Quantity Surveying

Senior Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

NEC Contracts

Contract Administration

Cost Management

Cost Control

Cost Forecasting

CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation)

Commercial Reporting

Change Management

Compensation Events

AFP (Applications for Payment)

Subcontract Management

Procurement

Supplier Management

Final Accounts

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Client Relationship Management

Infrastructure Projects

Utilities

Civil Engineering

Energy

Power Transmission

Power Distribution

Grid Infrastructure

Highways

Rail

Water Infrastructure

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities / Civils)

Rate: £450-£500/day (Umbrella/PAYE)Location: HybridDuration: 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 Schemes

Candidates with direct experience on grid, transmission, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, or wider utilities infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Quantity Surveying
• Senior Quantity Surveying
• Commercial Management
• NEC Contracts
• Contract Administration
• Cost Management
• Cost Control
• Cost Forecasting
• Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
• Commercial Reporting
• Change Management
• Compensation Events
• Applications for Payment (AFP)
• Subcontract Management
• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Final Accounts
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Infrastructure Projects
• Utilities
• Civil Engineering
• Energy
• Power Transmission
• Power Distribution
• Grid Infrastructure
• Highways
• Rail
• Water Infrastructure
• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle ERP