Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and build contractor in Northwest England is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects, including cost control and procurement. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in design & build projects and strong commercial understanding. This role requires excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills, with the office based in Stockport and the ability to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Minimum 5 years' QS experience with a structured career history.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full commercial management of projects from tender through to final account.
• Ensure accurate budget control, reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage variations, valuations, interim applications, and final accounts.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Negotiation

Reporting

Communication

Job description

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Project Locations: Northwest

Office Location: Stockport

Salary: £50k - £60k (DOE)

Start: January

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Company Overview

A well-established Design & Build contractor based in Stockport is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support continued growth across their commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education projects. The business delivers a mix of fitouts, refurbishments, structural extensions, and small newbuilds up to £10m, offering full turnkey design and build services to repeat clients across the Northwest.

Role Overview

This is a strategic Senior Quantity Surveyor position overseeing the commercial management of multiple live Design & Build projects. You will take responsibility for cost control, forecasting, procurement, valuations, and final accounts while working closely with the Managing QS, Pre-Construction team, and Project Managers. The role will also involve contributing to tender pricing and cost planning for upcoming schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
• Ensuring accurate budget control, reporting, and forecasting
• Managing variations, valuations, interim applications, and final accounts
• Producing and maintaining detailed cost reports
• Assessing subcontractor quotations, negotiating terms, and securing packages
• Supporting Pre-Construction with cost planning, pricing, and VE input
• Preparing procurement packs for tender
• Providing commercial insight to support design and delivery decisions
• Carrying out site visits to monitor progress and commercial alignment
• Working closely with the Managing QS and supporting junior members where required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong background in Design & Build projects (fitout, refurb, extensions, or small newbuilds)
• Minimum 5 years' QS experience with a structured career history
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Able to work from a Stockport-based office and travel to Northwest project sites
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills