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