Quantity Surveyor - Utilities
Gas & Water Infrastructure Projects
Greater Manchester / North West
£Competitive + Benefits
Progression: Clear path to Senior QS and beyond
A growing utilities contractor is looking to appoint a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to support the continued expansion of its gas and water infrastructure operations across the North West.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-moving business delivering essential infrastructure works across utility frameworks and private projects. The role offers genuine long-term progression and the chance to become a key part of the company's commercial function.
The successful candidate will play an important role in protecting project margins, managing commercial performance and supporting operational teams across a variety of live utility projects.
The business is looking for somebody practical, commercially aware and hands-on - someone who understands the pace and demands of utilities and infrastructure environments rather than purely office-based construction surveying.
The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational and senior leadership teams across live gas and water utility projects, taking responsibility for commercial management, cost control and financial reporting.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
Commercial management of live utility and infrastructure projects
Monitoring project costs, profitability and commercial performance
Preparation of valuations, applications and final accounts
Managing variations, additional works and commercial recovery opportunities
Reviewing subcontractor applications and payments
Supporting contract negotiations and supplier management
Producing CVRs, forecasting and margin reporting
Working closely with Contracts Managers and operational teams
Assisting with pricing reviews and estimating support where required
Ensuring strong commercial governance and documentation across projects
About You
We are looking for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor who understands utilities, civils or infrastructure environments and enjoys working closely with operational delivery teams.
Suitable candidates may currently be working as a:
Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Commercial Assistant
Utilities QS
Civils QS
Infrastructure QS
Experience within gas, water, utilities, highways, civils or infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
Experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors
Strong commercial awareness and cost management ability
Experience managing variations and subcontractor accounts
Good understanding of live project environments
Ability to build relationships with operational teams and clients
Organised and detail-focused approach
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Comfortable working within a fast-paced SME environment
Why Join?
Growing and ambitious utilities contractor
Long-term progression opportunities
Diverse and interesting infrastructure projects
Strong leadership and supportive environment
Opportunity to genuinely influence commercial performance
Stable pipeline of gas and water utility works
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing utilities business where they can make a real commercial impact and grow alongside the company.
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