Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a secured highways project. This role involves managing commercial activities and mentoring a team, ensuring effective contract management and cost control. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong leadership skills, and proven experience in large infrastructure projects, particularly in highways. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £75,000 plus benefits such as a car allowance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance of £6,000

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large infrastructure or building projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, ideally NEC.
• Demonstrated experience in highways or civil engineering structures is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of a package of highways structures.
• Oversee change control, valuations, cost forecasting, and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location : Manchester, NW UK

Salary : £60,000 to £75,000 + car & package

A main contractor with a strong track record in complex structures across infrastructure and building is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a secured highways project in the North West. The contract spans two years and involves delivery of multiple structures on a major highways programme, making this a commercially significant role in the North West.

Role Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as commercial lead on site, managing day-to-day commercial activity and mentoring a small team. Working closely with project leadership, you will ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting, and effective contract management throughout the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of a package of highways structures
• Oversee change control, valuations, cost forecasting, and final accounts
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with all contractual and commercial requirements
• Produce accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large infrastructure or building projects
• Strong knowledge of contract management, ideally NEC
• Demonstrated experience in highways or civil engineering structures (highly desirable)
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while managing and developing a team

Benefits and Career Development

• Salary £60,000 - £75,000
• Car allowance of £6,000
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing regional business
• Involvement in one of the North West's most significant infrastructure projects

This is a commercially critical appointment offering site leadership and direct impact on a major highways programme. If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up for a Senior Quantity Surveyor keen to put your own mark on an exciting and complex project, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.

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