Senior Quantity Surveyor | Manchester, UK

TSA Management; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working as standard practice

Support for flexible working arrangements

Job summary

TSA Management is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Manchester. The role involves managing cost planning, estimations, and handling complex, high-value projects. You will lead a collaborative team while engaging with clients to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in consultancy, delivers high-quality work, and possesses a relevant degree. The position supports hybrid working and is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying or commercial services.
• Experience in a client-facing Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• Ability to manage and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of cost planning, estimating, and contract administration.
• Leading valuations and financial reporting.
• Resolving contractual queries and mitigating commercial disputes.

Skills

Client-facing consultancy experience

Cost planning and estimating

People management skills

Financial tracking and reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying

Professional accreditation with RICS

Tools

Digital tools for financial tracking

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Manchester, UK

Seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Manchester cost management team, contributing to the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors of the built environment.

About the Role:

At TSA Riley, we bring together diverse expertise, strong technical capability, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes across the built environment.

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Manchester cost management team, contributing to the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors of the built environment.

This role offers exposure to a broad and challenging portfolio, working alongside a high-performing, collaborative team and partnering with an established client base built on long-standing relationships and trust.

As a growing global consultancy, we value ambition, accountability, and intellectual curiosity. We offer an environment where individuals are trusted to take ownership, empowered to perform at their best, and supported to deliver meaningful, measurable impact.

Candidates will bring strong experience from client-facing consultancy environments, proven technical capability across complex projects, and sound people management skills with the capability to manage and develop junior members of staff. At this level we would strongly desire candidates to have achieved chartered status with the RICS, however we would be willing to consider applications from candidates who have not yet achieved this but have made significant progress towards their APC diary.

Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
• Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
• Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
• Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
• Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment.
• Proven experience operating in a strong client-facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on projects across multiple sectors of the built environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline, ideally accredited by the RICS.
• Holding a professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS is desired, but open to those working toward it.
• Proven ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre- and post-contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Strong people management skills with experience in delegating work effectively to junior members of staff and mentoring their development.
• Prior experience acting in the Employers Agent role would be advantageous.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Known reputation for high-quality work and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams.

About TSA Riley:

TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms. Now, in the 21st century, we’re defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

The TSA Riley Equal Opportunity Statement: TSA Riley welcomes applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full-time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide hybrid working as standard practice and would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.