Senior Quantity Surveyor - Liverpool

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities / Civils)

Rate: £450-£500/day (Umbrella/PAYE)Location: HybridDuration: September 2026 - February 2027

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a major Grid Infrastructure project.

This role requires a candidate with a strong background in Utilities, Energy, Power, Water, Rail, Highways, or Civil Engineering projects. Candidates with predominantly building, residential, or fit-out experience will not be suitable.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Client liaison and stakeholder management.
• Management of AFPs, compensation events, and change control.
• Cost forecasting, CVR reporting, and monthly commercial reporting.
• Subcontract procurement and account management.
• NEC contract administration.
• Supporting material and plant procurement activities.

Essential Requirements

• 3+ years' experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Proven experience within Utilities, Energy, or Civil Engineering environments.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge.
• Experience with subcontract management, procurement, and cost/value reporting.
• Strong forecasting and commercial reporting skills.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with Oracle or similar ERP systems.

Ideal Background

Experience working on:

• Electricity Transmission & Distribution
• Power & Energy Infrastructure
• Utilities Frameworks
• Water Infrastructure
• Rail or Highways Projects
• Major Civil Engineering Schemes

Candidates with direct experience on grid, transmission, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, or wider utilities infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Quantity Surveying
• Senior Quantity Surveying
• Commercial Management
• NEC Contracts
• Contract Administration
• Cost Management
• Cost Control
• Cost Forecasting
• Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
• Commercial Reporting
• Change Management
• Compensation Events
• Applications for Payment (AFP)
• Subcontract Management
• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Final Accounts
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Infrastructure Projects
• Utilities
• Civil Engineering
• Energy
• Power Transmission
• Power Distribution
• Grid Infrastructure
• Highways
• Rail
• Water Infrastructure
• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle ERP

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