Quantity Surveyor
Based Manchester
Paying £(Apply online only) (outside of IR35)
24 month contract
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure Division in Manchester, working on one of several prestigious energy and transport projects across the region. You will play a key role in delivering cost control, commercial management, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring every project achieves commercial and operational success.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the commercial functions across a range of project work packages, including Design, Construction, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Materials, Power, Telecoms, Civil Engineering, and Professional Services.
- Support project delivery teams in change control, cost forecasting, and budget management.
- Work closely with project managers to collect, validate, and report on financial and progress data.
- Prepare internal and external commercial reports to support decision-making.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders including finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Maintain auditable records in line with contractual and company requirements.
- Manage costs for direct labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors.
- Estimate and assess variations, produce forecasts, and report on earned value and cost performance.
- Support and implement project-specific commercial strategies.
- Represent the commercial team professionally both internally and externally.
Requirements:
- Proven Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator experience within a contractor-side project environment, ideally in Energy, Rail, Infrastructure, or Construction sectors.
- A relevant HND/Degree qualification or equivalent; working toward or holding RICS or CICES professional membership is advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial role within a contracting environment.
- Strong contractual knowledge and understanding of NEC or similar forms of contract.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commercial management software tools.
- Ability to work under your own initiative, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
Why Join Us?
We're a growing infrastructure and energy company committed to building a sustainable future through smart engineering and commercial excellence.
Our team values integrity, collaboration, and innovation - empowering individuals to make a real impact every day.