Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester, NW UK
Salary: 60,000 to 75,000 + car & package
We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a large subcontractor delivering a major project in Manchester. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the full commercial delivery of the project across the 18 month programme which starts in March 2026. The contract spans two years and involves delivery of multiple structures on a major highways programme, making this a commercially significant role in the North West.
Role Overview
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as commercial lead on site, managing day-to-day commercial activity and mentoring a small team. Working closely with project leadership, you will ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting, and effective contract management throughout the programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial management of a package of highways structures
- Oversee change control, valuations, cost forecasting, and final accounts
- Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance monitoring
- Ensure compliance with all contractual and commercial requirements
- Produce accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management
- Mentor and develop junior commercial staff
- Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large infrastructure or building projects
- Strong knowledge of contract management, ideally NEC
- Demonstrated experience in highways or civil engineering structures (highly desirable)
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously while managing and developing a team
Benefits and Career Development
- Salary 60,000 - 75,000
- Car allowance of 6,000
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Clear opportunities for progression within a growing regional business
- Involvement in one of the North West's most significant infrastructure projects
This is a commercially critical appointment offering site leadership and direct impact on a major highways programme. If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up for a Senior Quantity Surveyor keen to put your own mark on an exciting and complex project, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).
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