Senior Quantity Surveyor — Multi-Utility Projects Leader

IES Utilities Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor at IES Group will oversee commercial management and financial control of multi-utility projects across gas, water, power and telecoms. This role ensures robust cost management, contract administration, and commercial governance to support the companys growth and profitability objectives.

The Senior QS will provide leadership across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with operational, finance, and client teams to deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the utilities sector (gas, water, power, telecoms).
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial management, and cost control.
• Experience in multi-site projects and large portfolios.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS or CIOB.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for municipal projects, aligned with IES Group's objectives.
• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
• Provide expert advice to the Executive Team on commercial risk, opportunity, and value creation.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control for all projects.
• Manage the valuation of works, variations, and claims, ensuring timely payments.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and targets, addressing variances.
• Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with terms including NEC and JCT.
• Lead the resolution of commercial disputes and final accounts.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, contract law, and regulatory changes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams.
• Represent IES Group in commercial negotiations and client meetings.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Team on performance, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Commercial management

Contract law

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

RICS

CIOB

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

The Senior Quantity Surveyor at IES Group will oversee commercial management and financial control of multi-utility projects across gas, water, power and telecoms. This role ensures robust cost management, contract administration, and commercial governance to support the companys growth and profitability objectives.

The Senior QS will provide leadership across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with operational, finance, and client teams to deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes and