Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Greater Manchester. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing commercial control and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in social housing or local authority sectors and will lead a team of surveyors. Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover (2x annual salary)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Industry experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Postgraduate experience reporting to a senior surveyor or commercial manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day commercial control and management of multiple projects.
• Ensure effective commercial control of all projects.

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Multitasker

Well-organized

Self-motivated

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Project

Word

Job description

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Equans is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Greater Manchester. This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week. The offer includes a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and benefits package.

This role is ideal for an experienced senior quantity surveyor in the social housing or local authority sector seeking a new opportunity or an experienced quantity surveyor looking to advance their career.

General Overview

As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the day-to-day commercial control, reporting, and management of multiple projects from award to final account.

You will be responsible for a team of quantity surveyors, ensuring effective commercial control of all projects, including the preparation of CVRs, budget forecasts, Contribution Action Plans, and cash flow forecasts. Working with the Procurement Team, you will ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of sub-trades and suppliers, and manage the production of final accounts, variations, extensions of time, and claims.

Key Accountabilities

• Promote the company mission and participate in training and development
• Maximize profitability and cash benefits
• Build relationships with site teams, office staff, clients, and their representatives

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and benefits, we offer:

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover (2x annual salary)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning opportunities including professional qualifications and training programs

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• Industry experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Postgraduate experience reporting to a senior surveyor or commercial manager
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Project, Word
• Experience in the social housing or local authority sector

Key Attributes

• Team player
• Effective communicator
• Multitasker
• Well-organized
• Self-motivated

About Equans

Equans is a global leader in energy services with nearly 50,000 employees across more than 50 countries, and an annual turnover exceeding €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables. As part of the Bouygues group, we support the energy transition towards net zero and digital transformation.

Next Steps

If interested, please register, apply, and track your progress through the link below. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

At Equans, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone's voice is heard and valued. We support various employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, and Disability Network.

Please note, candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages, and some roles may require a Disclosure check.

For inquiries, contact the Equans Resourcing Team directly. Agency involvement is not required.