Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryStockport, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 4 March 2026
Apply NowPinnacle Recruitment are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects across established frameworks in the North West.
This role will involve managing the commercial aspects of infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure projects including treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations, and MEICA upgrades.
You will play a key role in ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and effective commercial control across multiple projects within a regulated utilities environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the commercial lifecycle of projects from tender handover to final account
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Administer and manage contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4)
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Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment
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Assess and value variations, compensation events, and change control
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Produce accurate cost forecasts, cash flow reports, and monthly CVRs
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Manage subcontract procurement, payments, and final accounts
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Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
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Provide commercial advice and support to project delivery teams
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Maintain strong working relationships with clients, framework partners, and supply chain
Key Requirements
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors
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Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
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Experience working on framework-based projects
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Good understanding of cost management, forecasting, and reporting
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Strong negotiation and communication skills
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Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems
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Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
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Experience working with North West water clients such as United Utilities
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Knowledge of both infrastructure (pipelines, civils) and non-infrastructure (MEICA, treatment works) project
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Membership or working towards membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
This role will involve managing the commercial aspects of infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure projects including treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations, and MEICA upgrades.
You will play a key role in ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and effective commercial control across multiple projects within a regulated utilities environment.
Key Responsibilities
*
Manage the commercial lifecycle of projects from tender handover to final account
*
Administer and manage contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4)
*
Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment
*
Assess and value variations, compensation events, and change control
*
Produce accurate cost forecasts, cash flow reports, and monthly CVRs
*
Manage subcontract procurement, payments, and final accounts
*
Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
*
Provide commercial advice and support to project delivery teams
*
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, framework partners, and supply chain
Key Requirements
*
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors
*
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
*
Experience working on framework-based projects
*
Good understanding of cost management, forecasting, and reporting
*
Strong negotiation and communication skills
*
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
*
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems
*
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
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Experience working with North West water clients such as United Utilities
*
Knowledge of both infrastructure (pipelines, civils) and non-infrastructure (MEICA, treatment works) project
*
Membership or working towards membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)