Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor

Kenton Black; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor to lead their quantity surveying service line. The ideal candidate will act as the Lead Quantity Surveyor, providing expert advice on cost management and overseeing multimillion-pound projects. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 including benefits and a comprehensive training program. Join a dynamic team focused on career growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare

Regular sports & social events

Committed training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multimillion £ projects.
• Strong background in quantity surveying services.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on commission management and client delivery.
• Chair site and design meetings, providing cost advice.
• Prepare cost estimates, viability reports, and cost plans.
• Manage post-contract administration and cost reporting.

Skills

Leadership on projects

Cost management

RICS compliance

Communication skills

Project delivery

Education

RICS accredited qualification

Job description

Description

Job Title : Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor

Location : Manchester city centre (hybrid)

Salary : £60,000-£75,000 basic salary including car allowance + excellent benefits package

Are you passionate about fire safety? Experience in leading on multimillion £ projects? Looking for an opportunity in a senior leadership / management team and opportunity to equity?

The Company

Award-winning, Building Top 150 national construction consultancy, with a national presence; South of England, Midlands, Scotland, and in the last 5 years Manchester.

The North West office has already rapidly evolved into a dynamic team of Building Surveyors, Project Managers, Engineers and Architects. Led by an FRICS professional and APC Assessor they have excellent APC training programme in place.

• Multi-disciplinary Excellence : Delivering across Architecture, Interior Design, Building & Quantity Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, and Town Planning.
• Recognised & Respected : Featured consistently in various “Top Employer” published guides, trusted across over 40 public sector frameworks, and proud to deliver landmark projects for Homes England and the Ministry of Justice. A market leader in fire safety.
• People-Focused : Accredited training schemes through RIBA, RICS, CIBSE, CIAT, APM, and CIOB, championing career growth—from apprentices to chartered professionals.
• Culture-Driven : A healthy, collaborative atmosphere and a strong social culture.
• A comprehensive benefits package, promoting flexibility and support.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is capable of leading a quantity surveying service line (now or in the future). Acting as the Lead Quantity Surveyor in the Manchester office, main duties include :

• Lead on commission management and client delivery.
• Chair and attend site and design meetings, providing expert cost and project advice.
• Prepare comprehensive cost advice in line with RICS guidance including :
  • Order of cost estimates
  • Viability reports
  • Formal cost plans
  • Cash-flow forecasts
  • Life cycle and whole life cost assessments
• Document handling and control to ensure full QA compliance.
• Oversee contracts, tender documentation, and procurement processes.
• Manage all facets of post-contract administration, including variations, contractor claims, interim valuations, cost reporting, and final accounts

Benefits

• Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities
• Regular sports & social events - BBQ’s, boat trips etc!!
• Excellent enhanced pension scheme and private healthcare and much more!

Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries / seeking some advice on your next career move in cost consultancy within construction / real estate! Email :