Senior Quantity Surveyor - NW Utilities & Infra (Hybrid)

ABS Commercial Solutions; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects across the North West. You will take ownership of commercial activities, drive value and manage contractual risk while delivering across different project environments.

This role offers exposure to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor engagements, with flexibility to work from home, client offices and project sites, depending on assignment and client expectations.

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.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of projects or work packages from start to completion.
• Own budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and financial reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and account management.
• Manage change control, variations and contractual entitlements.
• Prepare and review cost reports, forecasts, valuations and final accounts.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, clients and subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect margins.
• Provide guidance to other commercial team members.

Skills

Senior QS experience

Utilities/Infrastructure experience

Cost management

NEC contracts awareness

Forecasting & reporting

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Independent ownership

Contract administration

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects across the North West. You will take ownership of commercial activities, drive value and manage contractual risk while delivering across different project environments.

This role offers exposure to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor engagements, with flexibility to work from home, client offices and project sites, depending on assignment and client expectations.