Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for high-value projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, be MRICS-qualified, and possess strong commercial awareness. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

Mental health support

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technically complex projects across relevant sectors.
• Organised, diligent, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cost management services from project inception through to completion.
• Manage multiple complex projects, ensuring delivery excellence for key clients.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar RICS-accredited discipline

MRICS qualified

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000 plus package

Sectors: Defence, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing

Workplace type: Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing cost management team based in Manchester. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious QS to play a key role in delivering high-value, technically complex projects for world-class clients across a diverse range of sectors.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team environment, encouraged to lead, innovate, and grow — with clear pathways for development both within the Manchester office and across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead full cost management services from project inception through to completion.
2. Manage multiple complex projects, ensuring delivery excellence for key clients.
3. Support and mentor junior team members, helping to shape the next generation of QS talent.
4. Produce high-level feasibility studies, cost estimates, and detailed cost plans at all design stages.
5. Prepare and manage tender documentation, analyse tender returns, and advise on procurement strategies.
6. Provide sound contract advice and oversee post-contract administration, variation management, and final account settlements.
7. Attend client and project meetings, providing timely and accurate cost reporting.
8. Build and sustain trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and delivery partners.
9. Contribute to wider business planning and support in securing repeat and new business opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar RICS-accredited discipline.
• MRICS qualified.
• Proven experience in technically complex projects across relevant sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing ability.
• Organised, diligent, and adaptable with strong team leadership skills.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave (with options to buy, carry over, or sell)
• Private medical insurance and GP access
• Pension scheme, income protection, and life assurance
• Flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Career development tailored to your personal and professional goals
• Mental health support and access to wellbeing tools
• Volunteering days for causes important to you
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking your next challenge in a supportive and innovative environment — where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is recognised — this could be the perfect move for you.

For more information, please contact me via email or phone. Carriera Limited values and promotes equality, and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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