Senior Quantity Surveyor

TribePost Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary building consultancy is seeking a Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their Manchester team. This role involves managing cost expectations on a significant city centre development and supporting various client projects across sectors. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years' experience, particularly in the Residential sector, and will be responsible for both pre- and post-contract services. A strong knowledge of contract administration and the ability to lead teams is essential.

Benefits

Broad benefits package

Professional training programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar consultancy QS role.
• Strong background in both pre- and post-contract delivery.
• Proven experience in the Residential sector (HRRB experience preferred).
• Experience delivering projects under varying procurement routes.
• Comprehensive understanding of contracts and Contract Administration capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cost Management and Quantity Surveying on large-scale Residential project.
• Support delivery on additional client accounts across multiple sectors.
• Deliver pre- and post-contract services, including budgeting and contract administration.
• Manage risk profiling and advise clients on key project decisions.
• Lead interactions with internal and design teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cost planning

Budgeting

Procurement

Risk profiling

Client management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package

Monaghans Ltd are now recruiting in Manchester!

Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hybrid – Based from our Manchester offices, M2 3AZ
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hour working week; Monday to Friday.
Benefits: The role will command a highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package focused on personal development, wellbeing and community.

We are Monaghans Ltd, we provide what is truly the best-in-class multi-disciplinary building consultancy services, delivering quality professional expertise and advice to clients throughout the UK and internationally.

We have offices in London, Sheffield, Manchester, and Leeds and our core services are cost management, project management, programme management, building surveying and health and safety consultancy to multiple construction sectors, no two days are the same with us.

We are seeking a proactive and highly capable Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor to join our established Manchester team.

This is a key position for an experienced consultant with strong residential expertise, ideally including High Risk Residential (HRRB) projects.

You will take a leading role on a major city centre residential development with a contract value in the nine figures, working closely with the Regional Director to deliver high-quality cost management and client-facing services.

Alongside this flagship project, you will also support a varied client portfolio across the Retail, Commercial, Residential and Leisure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing office with a strong reputation, expanding client base and a diverse project pipeline.

In addition to this, as our Quantity Surveyor you will:

• Lead Cost Management and Quantity Surveying services on a large-scale High Risk Residential project
• Support delivery on additional client accounts across multiple sectors
• Provide strong client-facing service, managing project and commercial expectations
• Deliver both pre- and post-contract services, including cost planning, budgeting, procurement and contract administration
• Manage risk profiling and advising clients on key project decisions
• Lead interactions with internal teams, design teams, and contractors
• Support and developing junior staff, contributing to capability building within the office

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Degree qualified (BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar consultancy QS role
• Strong background in both pre- and post-contract delivery
• Proven experience in the Residential sector (HRRB experience preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience delivering projects under varying procurement routes
• Comprehensive understanding of contracts and excellent Contract Administration capability
• Strong skills in cost planning, budgeting, procurement, tendering and risk profiling
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise junior staff
• Confidence managing client relationships, providing strategic advice and navigating project risk
• Strong IT skills, including full proficiency in Microsoft Office

Monaghans are committed to the continuous professional development of all our staff and we provide a range of professional training programmes and support for staff at all levels including those requiring support to obtain relevant academic or professional qualifications.

This job advert is not eligible for sponsorship.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on ‘APPLY‘ today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

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