Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils & Rail – Manchester area
 

Company overview

My client is a Leading Construction Company that specialises in the Civil Engineering and Rail Sectors.

They deliver integrated engineering solutions through four specialist business units:

Rail – Electrification, Permanent Way, Civils and associated Rail Systems.

Energy – Power infrastructure, grid connections, and renewable energy projects.

Civil Engineering – Enabling works, structures, and complex civils.

Networks – Fibre, data, and critical communications delivery.

Alongside these, their Airports Infrastructure capability supports aviation projects, including airside and landside civil works, specialist ducting, and power upgrades across airports.

With offices and depots in London, Manchester, Doncaster, Birmingham, Bristol, Maidstone and Dublin, they are strategically positioned to deliver projects nationwide – and increasingly across Europe – with a local presence and full in-house capability.

The role

This role offers the chance to take real ownership of project finances while working closely with senior commercial and operational teams.

You will be involved in the day-to-day commercial management of projects, helping ensure they are delivered profitably, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to further develop their commercial expertise while taking on greater responsibility and autonomy.

Quantity Surveyor – Project Exposure

You will work across a diverse range of projects including: Rail – Electrification, Permanent Way, Civils and associated Rail Systems, Civil Engineering – Enabling works, structures, and complex civils.

Quantity Surveyor – Key Responsibilities

• Manage project costs from pre-construction through to final account
• Prepare valuations, variations, and payment applications
• Procure subcontractor packages and manage accounts
• Monitor project expenditure and forecast costs accurately
• Assist with CVRs and monthly commercial reporting
• Support contract administration and risk management
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Help identify opportunities to improve project profitability

Quantity Surveyor – About You

The company are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented surveyor who is confident managing commercial responsibilities and building strong working relationships.

You will ideally have:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector
• Strong understanding of cost management and procurement
• Good contractual awareness
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation ability
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

You’ll be someone who takes pride in accuracy, values collaboration, and enjoys contributing to successful project delivery.

Quantity Surveyor – Package

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Attractive benefits package
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a contractor that values quality, integrity, and long-term relationships, where your contribution will be recognised and your development supported.