Senior Quantity Surveyor – Utilities (Hybrid)

ABS Commercial Solutions; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home working options

Client offices and project sites

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions in Cumbria is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial performance across multiple utilities and infrastructure projects. You will own budgets, forecasts and valuations, manage subcontractor procurement, and guide project teams to protect margins.

The role offers diverse project exposure, a flexible mix of home working, client offices and project sites, and opportunities to advance your commercial career within a growing consultancy.

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.
• A good understanding of relevant forms of contract, such as NEC, where applicable.
• Experience managing commercial risks, forecasting and financial performance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of projects or work packages from start to completion.
• Taking ownership of budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and financial reporting.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and account management.
• Managing change control, variations, compensation events and contractual entitlements where applicable.
• Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with commercial procedures and contractual requirements.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, opportunities and potential financial exposure.
• Preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts, valuations and final accounts.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving contractual or financial issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.
• Providing guidance and support to other members of the commercial team where required.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Independent decision making

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions in Cumbria is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial performance across multiple utilities and infrastructure projects. You will own budgets, forecasts and valuations, manage subcontractor procurement, and guide project teams to protect margins.

The role offers diverse project exposure, a flexible mix of home working, client offices and project sites, and opportunities to advance your commercial career within a growing consultancy.