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Quantity Surveyor - Utilities
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.
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Responsibilities
- 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
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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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