Senior Quantity Surveyor

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