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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Location: Manchester, North West
Sector: Infrastructure – Rail
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:
An established, multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their growing infrastructure team, working on a major rail project. This is a key hire offering strong progression prospects and exposure to high-profile schemes. While rail experience is beneficial, candidates from wider infrastructure sectors such as highways, water, utilities, and general civil engineering will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading cost management across all stages of project delivery, including feasibility, pre-contract and post-contract phases
Preparing and developing detailed cost plans and estimates
Advising clients on procurement strategies and tender processes
Managing and interpreting NEC contracts (Essential)
Supporting the development of commercial strategies and reporting procedures
Providing commercial insight and risk management to ensure project delivery within budget
Liaising with stakeholders including clients, design teams, contractors and project managersRequired Experience:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager within infrastructure sectors
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
Experience in pre-contract services and cost planning
Ability to work independently while also collaborating with internal teams and clients
Chartered or working towards MRICS/MCIOB/APM (desirable but not essential)Backgrounds Considered:

Consultancy (PQS) or Main contractor / Tier 1 contractor experience
Rail sector preferred, though those from highways, utilities, water or general civils are encouraged to applyWhy Join?

Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
Career progression within a reputable consultancy
Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to experience