Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor
£52,000-£65,000 + Car & Package | Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a key infrastructure project in Manchester. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be site based and quickly become an integral part of their commercial team in the region. The role promises excellent career prospects, exposure to exciting projects, a fantastic work life balance and great earning potential.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor's first project will be a £10m civil engineering and building project in the North West that forms a key part of a wider fiver-year infrastructure framework valued at more than £500m.

Role Overview
The position requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor capable of taking full commercial ownership of a standalone package. The remit includes cost control, NEC4 contract management, subcontract management, and strategic commercial reporting. The role demands precision, pace, and confidence in managing live civil engineering delivery, particularly earthworks, drainage and structures packages.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial management of a £10m scheme from pre-construction through delivery
Administer and manage NEC4 Option A contracts
Produce accurate forecasting, cost reporting, and commercial risk assessments
Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and performance management
Drive value engineering and cost-efficiency initiatives
Maintain strict contractual compliance and audit-ready documentation
Provide commercial leadership to project teams and mentor Quantity Surveyors
Report commercial performance to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insight
Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors
Strong capability in NEC4 Option A administration
Track record managing budgets and subcontract delivery
Proficient in forecasting, cost reporting, and commercial controls
Confident communicator with negotiation and leadership competence
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
Benefits and Development
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be offered a position that includes structured progression within a long-term framework, consistent exposure to major capital projects, strong internal commercial support and a generous salary & package that includes:

Starting salary of £52,000 to £65,000
Company car or car allowance of £5,000
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Private pension contributions
Private healthcare
Yearly pay and performance reviews
If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for a new challenge then please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.

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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£52,000 - £65,000 /annum package
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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