Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Oldham

Location: Oldham
Rate: £575-£600 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 3-6 Month Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2-3 days working from home
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure programme delivering drainage works on the SDS North West Framework. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team on a long-term framework with an immediate start available.
The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial management, contract administration, cost control, and performance reporting, ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual and financial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract Responsibilities

• Support tender activity and supplier engagement processes
• Work closely with Procurement teams to define work packages and contract terms
• Assist with tender evaluations and contract award recommendations

Valuation & Change Management

• Produce accurate and contract-compliant valuations and applications
• Review and assure valuations completed by other team members
• Monitor certifications, payments, and cash receipts
• Manage disputes, rejections, and non-compliance issues
• Maintain contract administration processes including notices and formal correspondence
• Mentor and support junior commercial staff where required

Supply Chain & Cost Management

• Validate cost data and financial information from internal systems
• Maintain accurate accruals and support margin performance reporting
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Manage subcontract administration including onboarding, notices, and final accounts
• Support project-wide cost management planning activities

Cost & Financial Reporting

• Review actual costs, accruals, liabilities, and commercial reporting data
• Ensure reporting is completed accurately and to required standards
• Support risk and opportunity management processes
• Maintain cost management plans aligned with business requirements

Commercial Record Keeping

• Maintain registers for valuations, payments, notices, and commercial correspondence
• Ensure site records, diaries, and project returns are complete and up to date
• Maintain subcontract documentation and supporting commercial records
• Keep risk and opportunity registers updated throughout the project lifecycle

Contract Performance Reporting

• Produce cashflow forecasts, WIP reports, and cost/value forecasts
• Support pipeline and revenue forecasting activities
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly CVRs
• Provide commercial insight on project risks, opportunities, and performance trends
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to validate SLA and KPI performance

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects
• NEC3 / NEC4 contract experience essential
• Strong commercial administration and subcontract management experience
• Experience delivering drainage or highways-related works desirable
• Experience using CEMAR desirable
• Previous experience working on National Highways frameworks desirable
• Strong understanding of valuations, CVRs, forecasting, and change management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced project environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a 3-6 month contract with hybrid working, a competitive day rate, and an immediate start available.