Senior Quantity Surveyor - Client-Facing Cost Leader

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group in Manchester is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs on high-profile projects and work directly with clients. This hands-on role offers exposure across feasibility through to completion with guidance from senior team members.

We seek a commercially aware professional with 2–5 years' cost-management experience, MRICS preferred, and strong communication to drive successful project outcomes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred.
• 2–5 years' cost management or consultancy experience.
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC a benefit).
• Exposure to pre- and post-contract stages.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost management tasks on projects.
• Support clients and contribute to key decisions.
• Work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Prepare and deliver cost plans, budgets, and reporting.
• Manage valuations, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Assist with contract administration (JCT/NEC).
• Support risk and value management processes.
• Provide clear, confident commercial advice.

Skills

Client-focused

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction/Engineering

Job description

Cumming Group in Manchester is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs on high-profile projects and work directly with clients. This hands-on role offers exposure across feasibility through to completion with guidance from senior team members.

We seek a commercially aware professional with 2–5 years' cost-management experience, MRICS preferred, and strong communication to drive successful project outcomes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.