Vertical Recruitment Limited

An established and highly respected construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Liverpool team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to work on major projects across the healthcare and justice sectors, including prison developments, healthcare facilities, and wider public sector schemes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality cost management and quantity surveying services, working closely with clients from project inception through to completion. Key Responsibilities Delivering full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services across multiple projects. Preparing cost plans, feasibility studies, estimates, and budgets. Managing procurement processes and tender documentation. Providing strategic cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle. Administering contracts and managing contractual obligations. Assessing valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts. Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Producing regular cost reports and financial forecasts. Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor. Supporting and mentoring junior team members. Contributing to business development and securing repeat work opportunities. Key Projects The role will primarily focus on: Prison and custodial facility developments. Healthcare projects, including hospitals, clinical facilities, and healthcare estates. Public sector capital programmes. Major refurbishment, extension, and new-build schemes. Requirements Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline. Chartered status (MRICS) preferred, or actively working towards chartership. Proven experience within a consultancy or professional services environment. Experience delivering projects within healthcare, justice, government, or public sector environments is highly desirable. Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract. Excellent commercial and financial management skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. What's on Offer Competitive salary and attractive benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Clear and structured career progression opportunities. Ongoing professional development and chartership support. Opportunity to work on high-profile healthcare and prison projects across the UK. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Exposure to nationally significant public sector programmes. About the Consultancy Our client is a leading multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy with an established reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK. Their expertise spans cost management, project management, and advisory services, supporting major public and private sector clients. Due to continued growth within their Liverpool office, they are looking to strengthen their quantity surveying team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

We are currently supporting an exclusive opportunity for a Regional Director to join a well-established, international construction and property consultancy as they continue to strengthen their Infrastructure & Utilities division across the UK. Based from their recently refurbished Manchester office, this is a key strategic appointment, offering the opportunity to lead an established regional team while playing a pivotal role in the continued growth of one of the consultancy's strongest service lines. This is one of only three Regional Director appointments being made across the UK and Ireland, highlighting the level of investment and long-term commitment the business is making within its Infrastructure & Utilities offering. Alongside a highly competitive executive package, the successful candidate will also receive equity participation from day one-a rare benefit at this level that reflects the organisation's commitment to rewarding and investing in its senior leaders. The Role This is a genuine leadership position, suited to someone who enjoys leading from the front. You'll take ownership of a growing regional team of approximately 10 professionals, providing strategic direction while remaining actively involved in project delivery, client engagement and business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing existing client relationships, securing new opportunities and driving sustainable growth across the North West utilities market. You'll work with a portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure and regulated utility clients, delivering major programmes across sectors including highways, water, energy and gas. Alongside regional leadership responsibilities, you'll retain an operational presence, providing commercial oversight on complex infrastructure projects delivered under NEC contracts. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the regional Infrastructure & Utilities team across Manchester and the North West. Drive business growth through client development, networking and successful work-winning activity. Take ownership of regional financial performance, including revenue, profitability and P&L responsibility. Provide commercial leadership across major infrastructure commissions, ensuring best practice in NEC3/NEC4 contract management. Build, mentor and develop high-performing teams, supporting recruitment and succession planning. Foster long-term relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to expand service delivery. Lead bid submissions, fee proposals and strategic pursuits for new work. Ensure governance, commercial controls and quality assurance standards are maintained across all projects. Collaborate with the wider leadership team to shape the continued growth of the Infrastructure & Utilities business. About You We're keen to speak with experienced infrastructure professionals who combine strong commercial acumen with proven leadership capability. You'll likely have: A strong background delivering infrastructure or utilities projects within a consultancy environment. Significant experience administering and managing projects under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. A demonstrable track record of winning work, developing long-term client relationships and growing business performance. Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams. Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for project profitability, forecasting and financial performance. Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills. A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline. MRICS or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable. What's on Offer Opportunity to shape and lead a key regional Infrastructure & Utilities business with genuine influence over its future direction. Leadership role with significant autonomy within an established international consultancy. Recently refurbished Manchester office with a collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment. Opportunity to lead and develop an established regional team of 10 professionals while remaining operational and client-facing. Exposure to a portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure and utilities programmes, backed by an exceptional pipeline of secured work. Clear long-term career progression within a business investing heavily in its leadership team. Highly competitive executive salary and benefits package. Equity / stock options awarded from day one-a rare and highly competitive offering that enables you to share in the long-term success of the business from the outset. Flexible hybrid working with the autonomy to shape and grow your region. 110,000 - 120,000 + bonus + car allowance + equity/shares from day one For more information, get in touch with Freya to discuss details - (url removed)

We're supporting a leading consultancy on an exciting short-term freelance opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong estimating expertise. Working on behalf of a major global energy and infrastructure client, you'll support the delivery of a major renewable energy infrastructure project, focused on the civil engineering works associated with bringing offshore-generated power to shore and integrating it into the wider transmission network Key Details: 450- 550 per day Outside IR35 Hybrid/Remote working North West based project Short-term contract Requirements: Proven Quantity Surveying experience Strong estimating background Experience within heavy civils, infrastructure, or energy projects Renewable energy sector experience advantageous If you're interested in finding out more, get in touch for a confidential discussion. (url removed)

Client Our Client is a global contractor that specialise in a multitude of projects including data centres, commercial and pharmaceutical projects. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking M&E Head of Engineering to lead the technical delivery and design excellence of our Mechanical and Electrical engineering services. This role is ideal for a senior leader with a strong background in building services design, who can provide strategic technical direction while supporting project teams in delivering innovative, efficient, and compliant solutions. As the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in shaping the technical standards of the business, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the highest quality design across a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across all M&E design disciplines. Lead the development and review of mechanical and electrical design strategies from concept through detailed design. Act as the technical authority for complex projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practice. Support and guide multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle. Review and sign off technical deliverables including calculations, reports, and specifications. Drive innovation, sustainability, and low-carbon design approaches within projects. Mentor and develop engineers and senior engineers within the team. Contribute to business growth, supporting bids, proposals, and client presentations. Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders. About You Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership with a recognised professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IET, IMechE). Significant experience in building services design. Proven ability to lead the technical delivery of complex M&E design projects. Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, standards, and sustainability frameworks. Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical documentation. Excellent leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills. Passion for high-quality design, innovation, and sustainable engineering solutions.

I'm currently supporting a well-established consultancy in the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing North West team. This is an opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes, supporting a major facility that plays a key role in the country's energy sector. The programme includes a wide range of capital investment projects, from infrastructure and utilities upgrades through to new-build facilities and specialist engineering projects. You'll join an established commercial team delivering projects within a highly regulated environment, gaining exposure to major frameworks, NEC contracts, and complex, high-value schemes with long-term investment plans. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved across the full project lifecycle, providing commercial support on a portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects. Responsibilities will include: Cost planning and cost management Procurement and tender support NEC contract administration Change control and variations management Cost reporting and forecasting Risk and opportunity management Contractor account management Stakeholder engagement across project and client teams What We're Looking For Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within consultancy, client-side, infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments Strong NEC contract experience Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, defence, or other regulated sectors would be advantageous What's on Offer? The opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme with a long-term pipeline of work Exposure to complex, high-value projects that will strengthen your technical and commercial experience A supportive, director-led team where you'll have visibility and access to senior decision-makers Hybrid working across home, office, and project locations Clear career progression opportunities Structured RICS APC support with a dedicated counsellor Private healthcare Company laptop and mobile phone Pension contributions starting at 5%, increasing annually up to 10% Competitive salary and benefits package This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on technically challenging projects, develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, and gain exposure to one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.

Vertical Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading global consultancy to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven major project experience to support the delivery of a significant long-term programme of works within a highly regulated industrial environment. Joining an established project team, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of a complex, billion-pound nuclear construction project, overseeing cost control, subcontract management, valuations, compensation events and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Our client is seeking an experienced, contractor Quantity Surveyor who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of key commercial responsibilities and make an immediate impact on project delivery. The Role Based on site, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of construction activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires a hands-on approach and would suit someone comfortable working in a live project environment, managing subcontractor accounts, administering contractual processes and ensuring robust commercial controls are maintained. You will work alongside project stakeholders, contractors and client representatives, providing commercial oversight and ensuring that project costs, risks and contractual obligations are effectively managed. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day commercial activities across multiple work packages. Undertaking measurement and remeasurement of completed works. Reviewing, assessing and certifying subcontractor applications for payment. Managing subcontractor accounts from award through to final account settlement. Assessing and administering compensation events, variations and change control procedures. Monitoring project expenditure and maintaining accurate cost records. Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial performance updates. Supporting procurement activities and package management. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project procedures. Supporting dispute avoidance and commercial issue resolution. Working closely with project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved. Maintaining strong relationships with key project stakeholders. About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Extensive experience within a contractor or major projects environment. Strong understanding of subcontract management, valuations, remeasurements and final accounts. Experience administering compensation events, variations and change management processes. Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge, including NEC forms of contract. Previous experience working on major construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy or highly regulated projects. Able to work autonomously and provide commercial leadership from the outset. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. MRICS qualification advantageous but not essential. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on a major, high-value capital programme. Long-term project security and workload visibility. Exposure to complex and technically challenging construction works. The support and career development opportunities of a leading consultancy. Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid flexibility where project requirements allow. Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced project and commercial professionals.