Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vertical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Excellent career progression

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious consultancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of projects. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a consultancy environment and is comfortable engaging with clients. Responsibilities include preparing cost plans and managing post-contract activities. This role offers the chance to grow in a supportive environment that values quality and career progression with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment.
• Comfortable leading projects and engaging directly with clients.
• Commercially astute and detail-focused.
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of projects from feasibility to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, tender documentation, and procurement strategies.
• Manage post-contract commercial activities, including valuations.
• Provide clear, commercially sound advice to clients.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Client engagement

Cost planning

Valuations and variations management

Collaboration

Education

MRICS qualification or working toward chartership

Job description

This range is provided by Vertical Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We’re working in partnership with a highly regarded, independent property and construction consultancy that continues to outperform the market through a combination of technical excellence, smart commercial thinking, and genuinely collaborative delivery.

This consultancy is known for doing things properly. Projects are well‑run, fees are protected, and teams are trusted to focus on quality rather than volume. The business is led by experienced, hands‑on directors and supported by a talented, ambitious team who take pride in delivering consistently strong outcomes for their clients.

With a growing presence in Manchester, they’re now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support continued growth across a strong pipeline of leisure, refurbishment, and commercial projects. Schemes range from complex refurbishments through to large‑scale commercial developments, offering real variety and technical challenge.

The Role

You’ll lead the commercial delivery of projects from feasibility and cost planning through to final account, providing clear cost advice and ensuring value, control, and confidence for clients at every stage.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans, tender documentation, and procurement strategies
• Managing post‑contract commercial activities, including valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Providing clear, commercially sound advice to clients and stakeholders
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to a collaborative office culture

About You

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment
• Comfortable leading projects and engaging directly with clients
• MRICS qualified or working toward chartership
• Commercially astute, detail‑focused, and confident in your delivery

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a consultancy that prioritises quality, reputation, and sustainable growth
• Work in a business where projects are well‑resourced and professionally delivered
• Strong leadership, clear direction, and genuine investment in people
• Excellent career progression within a growing Manchester team
• Competitive salary and benefits, with flexibility and trust built into the culture

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Consulting
• Construction

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a business that values expertise, rewards performance and offers long‑term career progression in a supportive, high‑performing environment.