Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Ringway; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a £10m civil engineering project in Manchester. The role offers excellent career prospects, a generous salary of £52,000 to £65,000, and benefits including a company car, private pension contributions, and healthcare. Strong experience in NEC4 contract management and budget oversight is essential. If you seek growth and challenges in your career, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private pension contributions

Private healthcare

Yearly pay and performance reviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong capability in NEC4 Option A administration.
• Track record managing budgets and subcontract delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of a £10m scheme from pre-construction through delivery.
• Administer and manage NEC4 Option A contracts.
• Produce accurate forecasting and commercial risk assessments.

Skills

Budget management

Cost reporting

NEC4 contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£52,000-£65,000 + Car & Package | Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a key infrastructure project in Manchester. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be site based and quickly become an integral part of their commercial team in the region. The role promises excellent career prospects exposure to exciting projects, a fantastic work life balance and great earning potential.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor's first project will be a £10m civil engineering and building project in the North West that forms a key part of a wider fiver-year infrastructure framework valued at more than £500m.

Role Overview

The position requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor capable of taking full commercial ownership of a standalone package. The remit includes cost control, NEC4 contract management, subcontract management, and strategic commercial reporting. The role demands precision, pace, and confidence in managing live civil engineering delivery, particularly earthworks, drainage and structures packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of a £10m scheme from pre-construction through delivery
• Administer and manage NEC4 Option A contracts
• Produce accurate forecasting, cost reporting, and commercial risk assessments
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and performance management
• Drive value engineering and cost-efficiency initiatives
• Maintain strict contractual compliance and audit-ready documentation
• Provide commercial leadership to project teams and mentor Quantity Surveyors
• Report commercial performance to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insight

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors
• Strong capability in NEC4 Option A administration
• Track record managing budgets and subcontract delivery
• Proficient in forecasting, cost reporting, and commercial controls
• Confident communicator with negotiation and leadership competence
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar

Benefits and Development

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be offered a position that includes structured progression within a long-term framework, consistent exposure to major capital projects, strong internal commercial support and a generous salary & package. The package includes:

• Starting salary of £52,000 to £65,000
• Company car or car allowance of £5,000
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Yearly pay and performance reviews

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for a new challenge then please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.

We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.