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Lead Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom, Bolton 45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 10, 2026
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Job Description

Our client is an award-winning Independent Connection Provider (ICP) specializing in designing, building and installing multi-utility infrastructure such as water, electricity, gas and fibre connections for residential, commercial, and industrial developments across The United Kingdom.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for multi-utility projects to manage costs and to produce a weekly and monthly Project P&L
  • Monitor project costs and ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule
  • Administer contracts, negotiating variations with customers to gain acceptances and following through to payment, liaising with credit control and all appropriate departments to maintain fluidity on delivery
  • Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and clients to ensure project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements are met
  • Support our design and estimating teams where needed on pricing, from suppliers or subcontractors for non-standard works and feedback on project delivery costs
  • Conduct site visits to assess progress, resolve contractual or financial issues, and ensure compliance
  • Work closely with the operations team to analyse job performance against margin expectations and addressing any discrepancies
  • Offer commercial insights and risk analysis, providing sound advice on costs, contracts, and potential risks to support informed decision-making
  • Provide mentorship and support to Assistant/Trainee Quantity Surveyors, aiding in their professional development
  • Build and maintain client relationships

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Utility Construction or Contracting sector

What we offer

  • Healthcare & Mental Well-being Support (including dental, eye-care & prescriptions cashback plans)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Gym, Fitness and Retail Discounts
  • “Donate a Day” – one paid day off annually for charity or community work
  • Mentorship and Career Progression
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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