At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cost management on major infrastructure projects and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Walker Sime, a top UK construction consultancy known for excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work on complex, high-value programmes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nationally significant projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying and strong commercial awareness required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Walker Sime is a leading UK construction consultancy, established in Manchester in 1999. Known for technical excellence and independent commercial rigour, the business delivers specialist cost management and quantity surveying services across major infrastructure, energy, regeneration, and complex capital programmes.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, complex programmes, providing commercial leadership and cost management expertise across the full project lifecycle.
You will work closely with clients, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
- Lead cost management and commercial activities across projects
- Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, and change control
- Prepare cost plans, estimates, and benchmarking analysis
- Manage valuations, interim applications, and final accounts
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and cost performance
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Provide strategic advice on procurement and contract strategy
- Engage with key stakeholders, including Tier 1 contractors and client teams
- Support and mentor junior QS team members
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors.
- Experience managing high-value or complex projects
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary project teams
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) employer: Walker Sime
Walker Sime is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where technical excellence meets commercial rigour. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects while enjoying clear career progression and a competitive salary package. The collaborative culture fosters professional growth, allowing you to mentor junior team members and engage with key stakeholders in a supportive setting.
