Senior Quantity Surveyor

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Full benefits package

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial performance of residential groundworks projects across the North West. You will control costs, administer contracts, and provide strategic input to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of high-value projects. You will benefit from clear progression, a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and a full benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally within groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong background in residential infrastructure and groundwork packages.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or large-scale developments.
• Excellent negotiation, reporting, and commercial management skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle across a portfolio of residential groundworks projects.
• Prepare valuations, CVRs, forecasts, and final accounts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, management, and payment.
• Provide commercial advice and ensure compliance with contracts
• Monitor and report on project budgets, cost variations, and risk.
• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure alignment.

Skills

Negotiation

Reporting

Commercial management

Cost control

Contract administration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

About the Role

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the commercial performance of multiple groundworks projects for residential developments across the North West. You'll be responsible for cost control, contract administration, and providing strategic input to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle across a portfolio of residential groundworks projects.
• Prepare valuations, CVRs, forecasts, and final accounts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, management, and payment.
• Provide commercial advice and ensure compliance with contracts
• Monitor and report on project budgets, cost variations, and risk.
• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure alignment.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally within groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong background in residential infrastructure and groundwork packages.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or large-scale developments.
• Excellent negotiation, reporting, and commercial management skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

What's in It for You:

• Join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
• Be instrumental in delivering high-value residential groundwork projects.
• Clear progression opportunities
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and full benefits package.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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