Senior Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Package
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Water / Utilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier One Main Contractor in Manchester, working across major water, utilities and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of long-term projects and excellent career progression opportunities.

• Take commercial responsibility for civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from inception through to final account.

• Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and commercial reports.

• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and variations.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, payments and final accounts.

• Prepare applications for payment and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.

• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure.

• Strong background in water, wastewater, utilities or heavy civils projects.

• Excellent working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.

• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, compensation events, CVRs and final accounts.

• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience.

• Salary between £60,000 and £75,000 + package

• Permanent position with an established civil engineering contractor.

• Long-term pipeline of major water and infrastructure projects.

• Excellent career progression opportunities.

• Opportunity to take commercial responsibility for significant infrastructure packages.

Interested in finding out more?

Please get in touch or send over your CV for a confidential discussion.