Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Property & Construction Consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee significant projects ranging from new builds to refurbishments. This role offers a clear pathway to Associate Director with generous support, attractive salary, and benefits including flexible working and professional development.

Benefits

Car / Travel Allowance

Flexible Working

Discretionary Bonus

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

APC Programme / Support with Chartership

Pension

Company Phone & Laptop

Progression to Associate Director Role

Professional Membership Fees Paid

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• MRICS ideally or working towards.
• Strong track record managing projects.
• Previous experience with a PQS firm or consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage key projects and build client relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team as workload grows.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Quantity Surveying

Pre and Post Contract Knowledge

Education

RICS accredited degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A thriving, independent Property & Construction Consultancy is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to help lead the growth of their expanding Manchester office.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a leadership role. You’ll join a high-performing team, working across a £200k-£300m project range including:

• Commercial new builds & refurbishments
• Residential high-rise & waterfront apartments
• Listed buildings, bespoke homes, and hotels

With project management and building surveying teams already embedded, they’re now scaling their Quantity Surveying division – and you’ll be front and centre.

You’ll manage key projects, build client relationships, and as workload grows, lead and mentor your own team. The pathway to Associate Director is clear, fast, and backed by genuine support.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• A RICS accredited degree qualification (ideally BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)
• Strong pre and post contract knowledge
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience working with a PQS firm / Consultancy
• MRICS ideally or currently working towards
• A successful track record managing projects from inception to completion

In Return?

• £55,000 – £65,000
• Car / travel allowance
• Flexible working
• Discretionary bonus
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• APC programme / support with chartership
• Pension
• Company phone & laptop
• Progression to Associate Director role
• Professional membership fees paid
• Private healthcare

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

01628 367 037

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