Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next long-term move with a growing construction consultancy in Manchester?

We're recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established and ambitious consultancy experiencing significant growth following the successful award of several major projects across the Northwest. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering genuine progression, project ownership, and the chance to become a key part of a close-knit team as the business enters an exciting new phase of expansion.

If you're a confident Quantity Surveyor capable of leading projects independently, chairing meetings, and building strong client relationships, we'd love to hear from you. High-rise residential experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Client

Our client is an established construction consultancy delivering Quantity Surveying and Fund Monitoring services across a broad range of sectors.

Their portfolio includes residential, commercial, and retail projects. The business has developed a strong reputation through the quality of its service, client-focused approach, and ability to support the successful delivery of complex construction projects.

The business offers a collaborative working environment and provides employees with the opportunity to contribute to its continued growth and success.

Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of multiple projects across the residential, commercial and retail sectors, acting as a trusted advisor to clients whilst managing the full quantity surveying process from inception through to completion.

Reporting directly to the Associate Directors, you will be responsible for leading projects independently, chairing meetings, maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor from either a consultancy or contractor background who is looking to join a growing business where their contribution will have a genuine impact. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth whilst relieving pressure on the senior leadership team, allowing them to focus on business development and strategic expansion.

Responsibilities

As Senior Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, your responsibilities will include:

Managing projects independently across a range of residential, commercial, and retail developments

Delivering full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services

Preparing cost plans, estimates, budgets and feasibility studies

Managing procurement processes and tender evaluations

Undertaking contract administration and cost management throughout project lifecycles

Chairing project meetings and acting as a key point of contact for clients and consultants

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Providing commercial advice and reporting throughout project delivery

Managing project risks and identifying opportunities for value engineering

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required

Working collaboratively with Directors and Associates to ensure successful project outcomes

Contributing positively to the company culture and team environment

Person

To be successful in this Senior Quantity Surveyor role in Manchester, you will bring strong project delivery experience and the confidence to manage client relationships independently.

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

Experience managing projects independently from inception to completion

Consultancy or contractor-side experience considered

Strong commercial awareness and technical quantity surveying knowledge

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable chairing meetings and presenting to clients

High-rise residential experience beneficial but not essential

Ambitious, personable and relationship-focused approach

Strong team player with the ability to fit into a close-knit environment

Looking for a long-term career moves with genuine progression opportunities

Full UK driving licence

Remuneration

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing construction consultancy at a key stage of its development, offering the chance to take ownership of exciting projects whilst progressing alongside the business.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, your package will include:

£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary DOE

Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) annual bonus scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

APC and professional qualification support

Professional membership fees supported where applicable

Genuine progression opportunities as the business expands

Exposure to high-profile residential developments across Manchester and the wider Northwest

Supportive and close-knit team environment

Regular social events

Long-term career development within a growing consultancy

Apply Now – Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in Manchester

Take the next step in your quantity surveying career with an ambitious and growing construction consultancy today.

Apply now and if your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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