Senior Quantity Surveyor - NEC4 Infrastructure

  • Vertical Recruitment Limited
  • City, Manchester
  • 10/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

A director-led construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing North West team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and highly regarded consultancy delivering a diverse portfolio of technically complex and high-value projects across the region.

Working alongside senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of projects from early feasibility and procurement stages through to delivery and final account. The consultancy operates across multiple sectors and offers the opportunity to work on some highly interesting and specialist schemes.

This position offers flexible hybrid working, with a combination of remote work, office collaboration, and project site engagement across the North West.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services across a range of projects.
  • Prepare cost plans, estimates, procurement strategies, and tender documentation.
  • Manage contract administration, change control, valuations, and final accounts.
  • Provide commercial advice and cost reporting to clients and project stakeholders.
  • Support project delivery teams in maintaining cost certainty and programme alignment.
  • Liaise with contractors, consultants, and client teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Contribute to the continued growth of the consultancy and maintain strong client relationships.

Project Portfolio

The consultancy is currently involved in several high-profile projects across the North West, including:

Nuclear Infrastructure - Warrington & Cheshire

Work on major UK civil nuclear programmes supporting decommissioning and infrastructure frameworks. Projects include specialist nuclear facilities, utilities upgrades, and support services across highly regulated, safety-critical environments. You ll gain experience in multi-million-pound frameworks, commercial management, and cross-disciplinary coordination with national-scale impact.

Marina and Waterfront Development - North Wales

A significant coastal infrastructure project centred around the redevelopment and upgrade of a major ferry terminal and marine facilities at Holyhead, one of the UK s most strategically important transport links between the UK and Ireland. The programme includes substantial marine engineering works, terminal enhancements, land reclamation, and supporting infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving port capacity, operational resilience, and long-term efficiency

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong pre- and post-contract commercial management experience.
  • Experience delivering projects within infrastructure, engineering, or complex construction environments is advantageous.
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and reporting capability.
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
  • MRICS or working towards chartership is desirable.

What s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a director-led consultancy with a strong reputation.
  • Exposure to diverse and technically interesting projects across infrastructure, energy, and coastal development.
  • Hybrid working with flexibility across home, office, and project sites.
  • A collaborative environment with clear progression opportunities.

Package & Benefits

  • Up to £70k + package
  • Laptop and mobile phone provided
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension contribution starting at 5%, increasing by 1% annually up to 10%
  • Structured RICS APC training programme with a dedicated counsellor for candidates working towards chartership
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a growing consultancy environment