Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear opportunities for career development

Generous holiday allowance

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be integral to managing groundbreaking projects while providing commercial management advice and overseeing budgets and contracts.

This role is ideal for both aspiring quantity surveyors on their RICS journey and established professionals looking for growth opportunities. Gleeds offers a supportive culture and flexible working arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable.
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in the UK infrastructure sector.
• Pre and post contract experience.
• Understanding and experience with managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• A passion for infrastructure and sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of budgets and tracking costs for financial accuracy.
• Managing NEC & JCT contracts for valuations and payments.
• Supporting tendering processes and ensuring value for money.
• Auditing projects and verifying estimates for compliance.
• Identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
• Collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Using project management and cost tracking tools effectively.
• Managing main and subcontractor project finances.

Skills

Cost Management & Reporting

Contract Administration

Procurement & Supplier Engagement

Commercial Assurance

Risk & Change Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Software & Systems Expertise

Main & Subcontractor Management

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Tools

PRISM

CEMAR

Costx

Viewpoint

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure

• Manchester (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our team and be a part of our ambitious growth plans for 2026, whether you are an aspiring Quantity Surveyor that on your RICS journey and wanting challenging projects or an already established Senior QS looking to hone your skills, manage a small team and work on the biggest projects in the UK; our team have the knowledge and flexibility to develop your career and experiences.

In this role you will provide pre and post contract/commercial management advice and partner with our customers, a typical day could include -

Cost Management & Reporting – Overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.

• Contract Administration – Managing NEC & JCT contracts, handling valuations and payments.
• Procurement & Supplier Engagement – Supporting tendering processes and ensuring value for money.
• Commercial Assurance – Auditing projects, verifying estimates, and reviewing financial compliance.
• Risk & Change Management – Identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Software & Systems Expertise – Using tools like PRISM, CEMAR, Costx, and Viewpoint.
• Main & Subcontractor Management – Overseeing project finances and ensuring compliance.

What we are looking for

• You will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in the UK infrastructure sector.
• Pre and post contract experience.
• Understanding and experience with managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• A passion for infrastructure, sustainability and delivering great work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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