Senior Quantity Surveyor – High‑Rise, Manchester

Building Careers UK Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional company package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major high-rise residential project in Manchester City Centre. You will lead the commercial management, control costs, manage subcontractor packages and valuations, and report financial performance to ensure targets are met.

The role offers exposure to a £70m development with a significant impact on project delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS with a main contractor,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects.
• High-rise residential experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of a major high-rise construction project.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Oversee procurement and the commercial management of subcontractor packages.
• Prepare and agree subcontractor valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Manage client valuations, applications for payment and change control.
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and maximise opportunities.
• Maintain accurate cost reports and provide regular commercial updates.
• Work closely with the operational team to ensure commercial and project objectives are achieved.
• Support and contribute to commercial strategy and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Experience as Quantity Surveyor/Senior

Main contractor experience

High-rise residential experience

Subcontract procurement

Budgeting and cost control

Negotiation and communication

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major high-rise residential project in Manchester City Centre. You will lead the commercial management, control costs, manage subcontractor packages and valuations, and report financial performance to ensure targets are met.

The role offers exposure to a £70m development with a significant impact on project delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS with a main contractor,