Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Construction Projects (Manchester)
Manchester - 65,000 - 95,000 + benefits
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for major 200m construction project in Manchester. This is a site-focused, hands-on role with exposure to high-profile, complex projects. Three high rise tower blocks reaching above 30 storeys-high within extensive public realm.
You will work closely with the commercial and construction teams, providing leadership, managing risk, and driving commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
This role is ideal for someone with a main contractor or builder-focused background, confident in handling large-scale projects and leading a team of QS professionals.
Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial management for assigned project(s) or project elements
• Integrate the commercial strategy with project delivery plans
• Liaise and challenge construction and project teams on commercial matters
• Administer and represent the company on contractual and commercial issues upstream to the client and downstream to the supply chain
• Prepare tenders, evaluate supply chain, negotiate and finalise orders
• Prepare and present forecasts, targets, and cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
• Manage client and subcontractor valuations, including certification and payments
• Manage change control for variations, ensuring robust records and agreement as works progress
• Maintain independent oversight of commercial reporting and site cost records
• Lead value engineering and design development discussions
• Maintain and monitor risk/opportunity registers; implement mitigation strategies
• Manage prelims, insurances, warranties, and cash flow effectively
• Mentor and oversee junior commercial staff, ensuring high standards and accuracy
• Support tendering and pre-construction processes where required
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial policies, procedures, and systems

Person Specification
Essential:

• Articulate communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Commercially astute, proactive, and decisive
• Proven experience managing large-scale or multiple construction projects
• Confident leading and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with complex construction technologies and their commercial implications
• Ability to draft contractual correspondence and manage disputes
• Proven track record in procurement, subcontract negotiation, and contract administration

Desirable:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Membership of a professional body (RICS / CIOB)

Values andamp; Behaviours

• Treats colleagues and clients with respect; builds effective working relationships
• Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards
• Actively promotes health and safety and takes responsibility for personal and team wellbeing
• Innovative and practical problem-solver
• Seeks continuous development and applies learning effectively
• Strong commercial stewardship, integrity, and curiosity
• Focused on long-term value creation and sustainable relationships

Salary and Benefits

• 65,000 - 95,000
• Competitive benefits package (details on request)
• Career progression opportunities within a growing construction team

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

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