Senior Quantity Surveyor

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to handle the commercial management of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will manage costs, mitigate risks, and ensure the financial integrity of projects ranging from £200k to £10m. Candidates should possess a strong background in construction or civil engineering, along with NEC or IChemE contract knowledge. A competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Private medical, life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car or allowance (role dependent)

Training, development and career progression

Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Need a construction or civil engineering background.
• Must have strong NEC / IChemE contract knowledge.
• Experience in subcontract procurement and commercial management essential.

Responsibilities

• Cost control, forecasting, and monthly CVR reporting.
• Manage cashflow and value reporting.
• Negotiate subcontract procurement and manage finances.

Skills

Construction or civil engineering background

Strong NEC / IChemE contract knowledge

Subcontract procurement and commercial management experience

Monthly forecasting and cost analysis experience

Strong communication skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification (HND / Degree or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £65,000

Start Date: March 2026

Role Overview

An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects ranging from £200k to £10m+. The role works closely with project and senior management teams to control costs, manage risk and maximise commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost control, forecasting and monthly CVR reporting
• Cashflow and value reporting
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial management
• Applications for payment through to final account
• Commercial and contractual liaison with clients and stakeholders
• Identify and realise commercial opportunities
• Manage and mitigate commercial risk
• Contracts & Processes

Key Requirements

Essential

• Construction or civil engineering background
• Strong NEC / IChemE contract knowledge
• Subcontract procurement and commercial management experience
• Monthly forecasting and cost analysis experience
• Strong communication, numeracy and IT skills

Desirable

• RICS membership or working towards
• CSCS card
• Quantity Surveying qualification (HND / Degree or equivalent)
• Estimating experience
• Direct delivery contractor experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension
• Private medical, life assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car or allowance (role dependent)
• Training, development and career progression
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes