Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Design & Build contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within the construction industry, particularly in Design & Build projects. Responsibilities include cost control, procurement, and producing detailed cost reports. This role is office-based in Stockport with travel to Northwest project sites expected. Competitive salary offered with great growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years QS experience with a structured career history.
• Able to work from a Stockport-based office and travel to Northwest project sites.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from tender through to final account.
• Ensuring accurate budget control, reporting, and forecasting.
• Managing variations, valuations, interim applications, and final accounts.
• Producing and maintaining detailed cost reports.
• Assessing subcontractor quotations and negotiating terms.

Skills

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong background in Design & Build projects

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Reporting skills

Job description

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Project Locations: Northwest

Office Location: Stockport

Salary: £50k £60k (DOE)

Start: January

Hours: Monday Friday, 8am 5pm

Company Overview

A well-established Design & Build contractor based in Stockport is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support continued growth across their commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education projects. The business delivers a mix of fitouts, refurbishments, structural extensions, and small newbuilds up to £10m, offering full turnkey design and build services to repeat clients across the Northwest.

Role Overview

This is a strategic Senior Quantity Surveyor position overseeing the commercial management of multiple live Design & Build projects. You will take responsibility for cost control, forecasting, procurement, valuations, and final accounts while working closely with the Managing QS, Pre-Construction team, and Project Managers. The role will also involve contributing to tender pricing and cost planning for upcoming schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
• Ensuring accurate budget control, reporting, and forecasting
• Managing variations, valuations, interim applications, and final accounts
• Producing and maintaining detailed cost reports
• Assessing subcontractor quotations, negotiating terms, and securing packages
• Supporting Pre-Construction with cost planning, pricing, and VE input
• Preparing procurement packs for tender
• Providing commercial insight to support design and delivery decisions
• Carrying out site visits to monitor progress and commercial alignment
• Working closely with the Managing QS and supporting junior members where required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong background in Design & Build projects (fitout, refurb, extensions, or small newbuilds)

• Minimum 5 years QS experience with a structured career history
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Able to work from a Stockport-based office and travel to Northwest project sites
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills