Quantity Surveyor

Overview

A leading UK contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a long-term, high-value infrastructure programme in the North West. This role offers a secure and rewarding opportunity to be part of a major multi-year project within a regulated sector.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of a specialist construction package, involving full design and delivery responsibilities. The role includes subcontractor management, cost control, and contract administration within a highly structured and compliance-driven environment.

Reporting to the Commercial Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring financial performance, project accountability, and risk mitigation across your assigned packages.

Key responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of a specialist construction package, including full design and delivery responsibilities
• Subcontractor management, cost control, and contract administration in a compliance-driven environment
• Support financial performance, project accountability, and risk mitigation across assigned packages
• Onsite involvement: 4 days per week in Barrow-in-Furness
• Work within a multi-year, regulated infrastructure programme
• Collaborate with a dynamic, collaborative commercial team to shape delivery processes
• Operate in a complex stakeholder and process environment
• Offer a competitive salary and benefits
• Provide career security on a long-term project

Qualifications and requirements

• Security clearance required
• Solid experience working for main/principal contractors
• Strong track record in managing subcontractor packages
• Able to work in a compliance-heavy, process-driven environment
• Familiar with NEC3 / EC3 or similar forms of contracting
• Resilient, commercially astute, and comfortable with high-pressure delivery

Location

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom (onsite 4 days per week)

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

• Construction
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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