Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Projects & Client Advisory

Monaghans Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional qualifications support

Wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative environment

Community volunteering

High-profile projects

Job summary

Monaghans is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on major residential and mixed-use developments in Manchester. You will act as a trusted client advisor, oversee procurement strategies, and drive project delivery from inception to completion.

We seek a commercially astute professional with strong contract knowledge, 7+ years’ experience in a consultancy, and excellent stakeholder management. A supportive, growth-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Strong experience within the residential sector, with high-risk residential building experience advantageous.
• Excellent contract knowledge and contract administration expertise.
• Proven ability to manage project change, risk, and commercial performance.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior professionals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant industry systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services on major residential and mixed-use developments.
• Deliver comprehensive pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Act as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for clients.
• Manage procurement strategies, tendering processes, and contract administration.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, costs, and risk profiles.
• Drive commercial performance and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Mentor and support junior team members in their professional development.
• Contribute to client relationship management, business development, and the continued growth of the business.

Skills

Cost management

Client liaison

Contract administration

Team leadership

Mentoring juniors

Communication

MS Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Monaghans is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on major residential and mixed-use developments in Manchester. You will act as a trusted client advisor, oversee procurement strategies, and drive project delivery from inception to completion.

We seek a commercially astute professional with strong contract knowledge, 7+ years’ experience in a consultancy, and excellent stakeholder management. A supportive, growth-oriented environment awaits.