Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK. Sapphire Utility Solutions are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our busy commercial department. About the Role: Due to expansion within our Traffic Management, Highways and a Water Contract in the south we are looking for an experienced quantity surveyor. You will join us with previous experience gained from either construction, civils, roadways or infrastructure background. The role will be the maximise value and minimise risk and cost for both Sapphire Utility Solutions and our customers. We are looking for someone to accurately value works undertaken and where necessary provide records to substantiate cost. Successful candidates with be able to successfully manage client relationships to support our contracts Location: Preston with Travel to other office locations Hours: Monday to Friday Salary: c£60k Core Duties and Responsibilities. A wide breadth of experience is necessary as Sapphires workload covers the full spectrum of sectors within clean & wastewater and infrastructure projects. Proficient in estimating, producing budgets and cost plans. Managing the tender document taking off process including being part of, and sometimes leading, the measurement team. Running projects post contract including carrying out interim valuations and certification, cost reporting and agreeing final accounts. Ability to chair site progress meetings and taking minutes and issue instructions. General contract administration (including issuing all necessary contract certification). Site visits, assessments and projections for future work. Mentoring an inexperienced team of quantity surveyors. Experience and qualifications require d for the role : Minimum 5 years’ experience in Construction, Civils or Infrastructure You must be looking for a senior QS role and be self sufficient Management of 2 QS's and 2 AQS Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Qualified to HNC Level Preferred Strong commercial and financial acumen. Strong knowledge of contracts. Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. You must have the Ability to time manage and set priorities under tight deadlines. Enthusiastic and energetic approach to people and projects. Forward thinking and keen to develop smarter delivery of work. Commercially and financially aware. What you will get in return: In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. What we offer: 2 4 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Death in service Company car/car allowance This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/ Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ SUS - https://sus.co.uk/ Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/ AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please SAP 5