Senior Quantity Surveyor - #2142913

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Framework
Location: Manchester Area / NW UK
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 + package

I'm working with one of the UK's most respected infrastructure contractors, who have an excellent track record delivering essential works in the water sector. With a strong pipeline of work secured through their long-term framework with United Utilities, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based near to Manchester.

The Role
As Senior QS, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects within the framework, ensuring best value and compliance with NEC contracts. You'll be working closely with the operations team to provide robust financial and contractual control, manage subcontractors, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects on the United Utilities framework.
• Administering NEC contracts and managing subcontract packages.
• Preparing valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Providing accurate forecasting and risk management.
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff.
• Building strong relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders.

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience working for a main contractor, ideally within utilities, water, or civil engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a wider team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 to £65,000 + company car/travel allowance, 25 days leave + bank holidays, private pension contributions, private healthcare
• Long-term career opportunity with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Stability and progression within a major water framework.
• A collaborative team culture with genuine investment in staff development.
• Excellent career prospects
• Fantastic work life balance with a hybrid working arrangement (3/2)

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior QS to join a business that can offer both long-term career development and exposure to an exciting pipeline of projects.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).

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