Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor – Highways, Civils & Groundworks
Bolton (North West projects) – £55,000 – £65,000 + Comprehensive Package
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor with a strong footprint across the North West. With decades of experience delivering highways, infrastructure, and groundworks schemes, they have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships. Operating across public realm, highways improvements, and civil engineering projects, they offer a stable pipeline of work and a supportive, people-focused culture.
The Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse range of highways, civils, and groundworks projects, taking ownership of commercial performance while supporting the successful delivery of key schemes across the region.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects from inception through to final account.
Preparing and submitting interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
Monitoring project costs, budgets, and cash flow to ensure commercial success.
Procuring and managing subcontractor packages, including negotiation and agreement of terms.
Administering and managing NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for senior management.
Working closely with site and project teams to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, highways, or groundworks.
Strong working knowledge and practical experience with NEC contracts (essential).
Experience managing commercial aspects of infrastructure or highways improvement projects.
Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and analytical skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with teams and stakeholders.
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
What's on Offer
A competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Long-term stability with a well-established and financially secure regional contractor.
A strong pipeline of highways, civils, and groundworks projects across the North West.
A supportive, close-knit working environment with direct access to senior leadership.
Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
A role offering autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact within the business.This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor ready to step up or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a respected contractor with a strong regional presence and long-term prospects.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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