Senior Quantity Surveyor - Manchester

  • Location:

    Greater Manchester, Manchester

  • Discipline:

    Surveying

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    £60,000 - £80,000 inc. Insurance, Car Allowance & Bonuses

  • Published:

    10-04-2025

  • Expiry date:

    22-05-2025

  • Reference:

    5722

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a new challenge? Our clients, a fast-growing and reputable Building Consultancy, are looking to add to their team in the Manchester area.

This role offers long-term career growth, numerous benefits, and an opportunity to progress in a successful business

Working hours:

  • Full-time
  • Monday to Friday

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be offered:

  • Basic salary of £60,000 - £70,000
  • Bonus Structure
  • Car Allowance
  • Overall package of £65,000 - £80,000
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing service

Key duties for the Quantity Surveyor role will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Prepare cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
  • Monitor project spending and identify potential cost overruns.
  • Advise on cost-saving measures
  • Prepare and manage tender documents and contracts.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
  • Manage variations and claims
  • Provide financial advice to clients
  • Identify and assess potential risks to the project.
  • Develop risk management strategies and mitigation plan

Quantity Surveyor requirements:

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills: To accurately estimate costs and manage budgets.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, to effectively communicate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of construction methods and processes, in order to effectively manage costs and contracts.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations to ensure compliance with building regulations and other legal requirements.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills, to identify and resolve issues that arise during the project.
  • IT skills, to use relevant software and databases. 
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