Job Description

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