Senior Quantity Surveyor

CPC Project Services; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health cover

Travel insurance

Pension plan

Hybrid/Flexible working

Development support

Job summary

CPC Project Services in the North West is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent to lead residential projects across social housing, Build-to-Rent and mixed-tenure schemes. You will chair meetings, ensure delivery on time and on budget, and mentor junior members of a high-performing residential team across Manchester and Liverpool.

We offer employee ownership, clear progression, and a strong project pipeline with real opportunities to influence outcomes and drive sustainable

Qualifications

• MRICS chartered with 5+ years' experience in residential surveying/quantity surveying.
• Housing experience essential; affordable housing and Build-to-Rent exposure valued.
• Employer's Agent experience preferred; strong client-facing capability.
• Open to Senior QS or Project Surveyor level for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Early site due diligence and viability review.
• Technical detail review and risk register production.
• Pre- and post-contract programme planning with milestones.
• Cost estimation and planning production.
• Tender and procurement strategy advice and implementation.
• Contract selection, negotiation and production.
• Contract administration for JCT suites and related agreements.
• Build strong client relationships and lead the team.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, to a high standard.
• Mentor junior team members and help shape the team.

Skills

MRICS chartered

Housing exp

EA experience

Client-facing

Leadership

Consultancy background

Job description

CPC PROJECT SERVICES - Construction Consultancy

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent (EA)

(Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor level also considered)

Manchester/Liverpool (open to both) | Residential Team

Ready to step up, but feel like your career's stalled?

You know you're capable of more - more responsibility, more influence, better projects, real progression. If you're currently feeling overlooked, underused, or stuck waiting for your next opportunity, this could be the move that changes things.

We're looking for a Senior QS / Employer's Agent who's ready to take ownership, make an impact, and be recognised for the value they bring.

We're growing our North West Residential team at CPC Project Services and we're doing it properly - not backfilling roles but investing in experienced people who want to lead and be recognised for it.

Why this role, why now?

We've seen a major increase in project awards across a number of key residential frameworks, alongside new opportunities coming through our in-house Land & Partnerships team.

In short: we've got the work, and we need the right people to lead it.

You'll join a high-performing, close-knit residential team of 20+ professionals across our UK offices, working on projects that genuinely make a difference throughout the North West.

We partner with some of the area's most prominent housing providers, delivering complex residential schemes within social housing, our core market, alongside Build-to-Rent (BTR), extra-care and supported living developments.

Our live portfolio includes multiple large-scale contracts throughout the region, typically 100–150 units, with a strong focus on regeneration, affordable housing and the creation of sustainable, mixed-tenure communities.

What you'll actually do -

• Early site due diligence assessment / viability review
• Technical detail review / risk register production
• Pre- and post-contract programme production, with a clear understanding of key milestones
• Cost estimate / plan production
• Tender / procurement strategy advice and implementation
• Contract selection advice, final negotiation and production
• Contract administration (JCT suites covering D&B, SBC, Intermediate and MW, in addition to Development Agreements)
• Building strong client relationships — and being trusted to lead them
• Driving delivery: on time, on budget, to a high standard
• Mentoring junior team members and helping to shape the team around you

What we're looking for -

• MRICS chartered, with 5+ years' relevant experience — we're open to both Senior Quantity Surveyor and Project Surveyor level for the right person
• Housing experience is essential — affordable housing is our preference, but broader residential experience (apartments, mixed-tenure schemes, BTR) will also be considered
• Employer's Agent experience is a strong preference, giving you the ability to chair meetings, act client-facing, and be proactive from day one — but we're happy to talk to strong QS candidates without EA exposure too
• Confident and client-facing, with the appetite to take ownership
• Consultancy background is our preference, but we're equally open to client-side or main contractor QSs, provided you're chartered and have housing experience
• Operating above Senior level? We'd still love to talk

Why CPC? (and why people stay) -

We're not your typical consultancy.

• Employee-owned — you share in the success you help create
• Clear progression — not just talked about, actually delivered
• Real impact — your work is visible, valued and recognised
• Strong pipeline — meaningful projects that improve communities

Our Managing Partner started here in 1993 and worked his way up. That tells you everything about what's possible here.

With a clear plan to reach £100m by 2033, this is a company firmly on an exciting growth journey.

What's in it for you -

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare cover (including dental and optical) for you and your family
• Travel insurance, including winter sports
• Private pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working to support your lifestyle
• Full support with professional memberships and ongoing development

Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunities

CPC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled individuals and are committed to providing opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted with real responsibility, given the autonomy to lead, and supported to progress rather than left waiting for it, we'd love to hear from you.