Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Infrastructure

Location: Manchester, UK (with hybrid working options) – other client sites also available across the North West UK

The Company:

• Global leader in Cost and Project management offering a range of different progression opportunities in a wide variety of roles
• A leader in the Digital market – they are always investing in their company and have long term plans
• Still a Limited Liability Partnership – A real chance to gain equity once you progress up the career ladder
• True meritocracy where talent is recognised and rewarded promotion is based on ability, not just experience

Job Summary: Due to increased demand and ambitious growth plans, we are seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors or Senior Cost Managers to join a dynamic team within a consultancy organisation.

The Role:

Cost Management:

• Act as the primary Cost Manager, ensuring project budgets are effectively monitored and controlled
• Provide accurate cost forecasting, reporting, and monitoring to ensure projects are delivered within budget
• Identify, manage, and report cost variances, ensuring contract cash flow is accurate and timely

Contract Administration:

• Administer various contracts, including NEC3 (Option C) and NEC4, in line with project objectives and governance policies
• Manage contract changes effectively, ensuring best practices are adopted throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all contractual applications are prepared and submitted correctly and on time

Collaboration and Delivery:

• Work collaboratively with client and contractor teams to achieve project deliverables and KPIs
• Contribute to programme performance, cost control, and value engineering initiatives
• Drive improvements in forecasting and budget accuracy, ensuring alignment with client goals

The Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a strong track record (5+ years experience in Quantity Surveying) in the Infrastructure sector (Water, Power, Utilities, Rail or Aviation) – Demonstrated expertise focussing on Infrastructure projects, contract management, ideally with experience in NEC3/4
• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering etc.) or equivalent (Construction Consultancy) experience