Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Manchester – £55,000 – £70,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

About the Company
A well-established and growing main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK. The business specialises in public sector and commercial developments, including blue light facilities, education, and complex refurbishment schemes.

Operating across the Midlands and the North, the company delivers design and build projects with values typically ranging up to £15 million. Known for its collaborative culture and strong client relationships, the company offers a stable pipeline of work through established frameworks and repeat business.

The Role
Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team based in Manchester.

This role will involve managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, with a focus on design and build refurbishment schemes across blue light and commercial sectors, with project values up to £15 million. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider project team.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Managing the commercial delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account

Preparing and reviewing cost plans, budgets, and forecasts

Procurement and management of subcontract packages

Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts

Monitoring project costs and ensuring financial targets are achieved

Managing risk and identifying commercial opportunities

Liaising closely with project managers, clients, and subcontractors

Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where required

The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have strong experience working for a main contractor on refurbishment and design & build projects within the commercial or public sector.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

Experience delivering blue light, public sector, or commercial construction projects

Strong knowledge of design and build refurbishment projects

Experience working on projects up to £15 million in value

Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders

Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000

Car allowance or company car

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Strong pipeline of secured projects

Opportunities for career progression within a growing contractor

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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