Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Manchester - £55,000 - £70,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

About the Company
A well-established and growing main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK. The business specialises in public sector and commercial developments, including blue light facilities, education, and complex refurbishment schemes.

Operating across the Midlands and the North, the company delivers design and build projects with values typically ranging up to £15 million. Known for its collaborative culture and strong client relationships, the company offers a stable pipeline of work through established frameworks and repeat business.

The Role
Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team based in Manchester.

This role will involve managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, with a focus on design and build refurbishment schemes across blue light and commercial sectors, with project values up to £15 million. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider project team.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing the commercial delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account

  • Preparing and reviewing cost plans, budgets, and forecasts

  • Procurement and management of subcontract packages

  • Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts

  • Monitoring project costs and ensuring financial targets are achieved

  • Managing risk and identifying commercial opportunities

  • Liaising closely with project managers, clients, and subcontractors

  • Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where required

The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have strong experience working for a main contractor on refurbishment and design & build projects within the commercial or public sector.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

  • Experience delivering blue light, public sector, or commercial construction projects

  • Strong knowledge of design and build refurbishment projects

  • Experience working on projects up to £15 million in value

  • Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders

  • Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000

  • Car allowance or company car

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Pension scheme

  • Private healthcare

  • Strong pipeline of secured projects

  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing contractor

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Location:
Bolton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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