Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Project (Reservoir Works)

An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support a major UK civil engineering contractor delivering critical infrastructure works at a live reservoir project in the North West.

This is a high-profile scheme involving complex earthworks, dam safety improvements and long-term asset protection, delivered by one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractors with a strong track record across water, highways and energy frameworks.

The Role

You will take commercial responsibility for a key workstream on site, working closely with project and delivery teams to ensure robust cost control and contractual compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

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Commercial management of NEC3 contracts

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Procurement and management of subcontractors

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Change control, compensation events and forecasting

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Cost reporting, valuations and final accounts

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Supporting risk management and value engineering

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on similar civil engineering or water infrastructure projects

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Strong NEC3 contract experience is essential

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Background in earthworks, dams, reservoirs or heavy civils preferred

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Demonstrably stable employment/contract history

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Confident communicator able to work on a live, safety-critical site

Working Arrangements

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2–3 days per week on site at the reservoir

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Remainder of the week hybrid/remote

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Collaborative, well-established commercial team

Rate

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£500–£600 per day (PAYE), depending on experience

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project with a respected delivery partner