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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Competitive Salary
Permanent

Are you an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new role? An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) experience to join a leading provider of critical engineering services, supporting the delivery of some of the UK s most significant and secure infrastructure projects.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor role is based at their Trafford Park office on a permanent staff basis. The successful candidate will work alongside senior stakeholders to manage the commercial and financial aspects of major, complex schemes.

Key Responsibilities: Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Providing pre and post-contract commercial advice to operational teams
• Leading negotiations with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Advising on and managing commercial risks across assigned projects
• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
• Managing subcontractor accounts and implementing robust change control processes
• Compiling monthly commercial reports and conducting contract reviews
• Supporting the production of management accounts and financial reporting
• Leading and developing a team, including Junior Quantity Surveyors

Candidate Profile: Senior Quantity Surveyor

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute professional with demonstrable experience in the MEP sector and infrastructure delivery. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to lead and influence both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Significant experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level within the infrastructure sector
• Proven track record in MEP-focused commercial delivery
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly Options A, C, and E
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• High levels of initiative and problem-solving ability
• Committed to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to wider team goals

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included