Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction business. You will take ownership of commercial performance, oversee procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations, variations and final accounts, and work with a wider commercial team.

You will manage costs, monitor profitability, and support junior Quantity Surveyors, ensuring projects are delivered to budget and financial expectations.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor with solid construction industry experience.
• Good understanding of procurement, cost reporting, variations and final accounts.
• Experience managing commercial processes and advising on commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, ensuring delivery within budgets.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiate packages, place orders and handle valuations.
• Produce forecasts and commercial reports for the management team to review project performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, support junior surveyors, and maintain client relations.

Job description

About you

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being involved in the commercial decisions that make construction projects successful, this could be a really good opportunity for you.

You will be joining an established construction business, working from their Manchester city centre location, where you will take responsibility for managing the commercial performance of projects.

You will have plenty of involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement and subcontractor appointments through to cost reporting, variations and final accounts.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the wider commercial team and support more junior Quantity Surveyors as they develop.

The salary is £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

Your experience

You will need solid experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.

You should be comfortable managing the full commercial process, including procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations, variations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts.

You will need a good understanding of construction contracts and how to manage commercial risks throughout a project.

You should also understand how to monitor profitability, protect margins and make sure costs are properly controlled.

Experience working alongside Contracts Managers, Project Managers and clients will be important, as you will be involved in commercial discussions and decisions throughout the delivery of your projects.

You will ideally hold a degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial subject. CIOB or RICS accreditation would be beneficial, although not essential.

If you have experience mentoring or managing junior Quantity Surveyors, that would also be useful.

What you will be doing with your experience

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of construction projects, making sure they are delivered in line with the agreed budgets and financial expectations.

You will manage subcontractor procurement, negotiate packages, place orders and deal with valuations and variations throughout the project.

You will monitor costs, prepare forecasts and produce commercial reports, ensuring the management team has a clear understanding of how each project is performing.

You will also be involved in managing contractual matters, identifying commercial risks and working with the operational teams to resolve issues before they become more significant.

Building and maintaining good relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers will be an important part of your role.

You will work closely with the wider commercial team and have the opportunity to support junior Quantity Surveyors, helping them develop their experience and understanding of commercial project management.

This is a role where you will be expected to take ownership of your projects and use your experience to make commercially sensible decisions.

About the business

You will be joining an established construction business with a Manchester city centre location and an experienced commercial and operational management team.

The business is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who can bring strong commercial experience, take responsibility for their projects and work effectively with the wider team.

You will have involvement across the full commercial lifecycle, with the opportunity to contribute to project profitability, manage client and subcontractor relationships and support the development of junior colleagues.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants a role where you can take ownership of your work and have a genuine influence on commercial performance, this could be a good opportunity.

The salary is £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.