Managing Quantity Surveyor

• Executive/Principal Consultant level
• Split time between Manchester and Preston with occasional travel to Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent 
• Full time with flexible working and core hours  

•  Lead commercial governance across design contracts, ensuring alignment with defence procurement standards and internal controls. 

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in complex infrastructure, defence, marine, or engineering environments.
• Advanced experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes within design led contracts.
• Expertise in cost assurance, final accounting, and value engineering.
• Ability to challenge technical teams constructively and drive commercial outcomes.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered if there is significant on the job experience.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications 
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry 
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance 
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people