Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Manchester
£55,000 to £65,000 + Package
Your new company
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable and growing housebuilder with a strong presence across Greater Manchester. Specialising in affordable and mixed-tenure residential developments, the business is known for delivering high-quality homes through a range of modern and traditional construction methods. With a supportive team culture, diverse project pipeline, and a commitment to community-focused development, this is an exciting place to grow your career.
Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the full commercial lifecycle of a multi-phase residential scheme in Manchester. The project includes a complex mix of construction methods and a number of different end clients, requiring a commercially astute individual with strong cost control, contract administration and stakeholder management skills. You'll be instrumental in driving financial performance and ensuring that each phase is delivered to strict commercial targets and client expectations.
Responsibilities will include:
Managing the commercial and cost control aspects of multiple residential blocks and house types, including:
Traditional masonry apartment blocks (up to 4 storeys)
Lightweight steel frame block
Pre-cast sandwich panel (HRB, subject to the Gateway process)
Masonry-built houses
Working across multiple JCT Design & Build contracts for different clients and employers
Preparing trade specifications and detailed tender packages in line with technical drawings and employer requirements
Managing procurement, subcontractor analysis, and order placement
Producing accurate monthly valuations, applications for payment, and client invoicing
Administering subcontracts and main contracts, including variations, payment notices, and final accounts
Leading cost planning and budget forecasting across all phases of the scheme
Carrying out CVRs, maintaining real-time cost to complete data, and identifying risk
Supporting the release of project retentions and agreeing subcontractor accounts post-completion
Conducting quantity take-offs and preparing subcontractor BOQs and material schedules
Visiting site regularly to liaise with site teams and subcontractors
Supporting claims, extension of time requests, and change control procedures
Preparing client variation costings, monitoring impacts across multiple project stakeholders
Attending internal and external project meetings and presenting commercial updates
What you will need to succeed:
HNC or higher in Quantity Surveying or construction-related discipline
Proven experience managing complex residential developments with multiple employers/clients
Strong working knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts
A detailed understanding of different construction methods including masonry, LWSF, and pre-cast panel systems
High level of cost control and attention to detail, particularly across schemes with varying commercial targets
Strong numerical and analytical skills, able to interpret and present cost data effectively
Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel and COINS (or similar commercial platforms)
Valid CSCS card, driving licence, and own vehicle
Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
A team player who can also operate independently and take commercial ownership of projects
Effective communicator with excellent stakeholder and subcontractor engagement skills
What you get in return:
Salary of £55,000 – £65,000 per annum
Attractive package including car allowance, pension, and holiday entitlement
A varied and challenging role on a flagship project with modern and traditional construction approaches
Genuine opportunities for career development in a respected and forward-thinking business
A collaborative and supportive team environment with strong commercial leadership
The chance to work on a high-profile scheme with multiple clients and technical complexities – ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, accountability, and variety
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.
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