Walker Sime is a leading UK construction consultancy, established in Manchester in 1999. Known for technical excellence and independent commercial rigour, the business delivers specialist cost management and quantity surveying services across major infrastructure, energy, regeneration, and complex capital programmes.
With a strong track record supporting both public and private sector clients, Walker Sime plays a key role in delivering critical infrastructure that supports economic growth and the UK’s transition to net zero.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, complex programmes, providing commercial leadership and cost management expertise across the full project lifecycle.
You will work closely with clients, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost management and commercial activities across projects
- Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, and change control
- Prepare cost plans, estimates, and benchmarking analysis
- Manage valuations, interim applications, and final accounts
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and cost performance
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Provide strategic advice on procurement and contract strategy
- Engage with key stakeholders, including Tier 1 contractors and client teams
- Support and mentor junior QS team members
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
- Experience managing high-value or complex projects
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary project teams
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
- MRICS (or working towards) highly desirable
Why Join Walker Sime?
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Exposure to complex, high-value programmes
- Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package