45 senior quantity surveyor jobs found in Manchester

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate Location: Manchester Sector: Construction Consultancy Salary: Competitive + Package The Opportunity A leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate to join its expanding Manchester office. Working predominantly with private sector clients and developers, you'll lead the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into an Associate-level position, or an established Associate seeking a fresh challenge within a growing consultancy. You'll enjoy significant client exposure, lead major commissions and play an active role in mentoring junior surveyors while helping to grow long-term client relationships. Role Overview You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of pre and post-contract...

A leading national cost and project management consultancy is looking to strengthen its Manchester team with the appointment of a Mid to Senior Quantity Surveyor. With a reputation for delivering commercially driven advice on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile frameworks, this consultancy is trusted by major public and private sector clients to lead large-scale projects and programmes from concept through to completion. Their approach is built around efficiency, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships, resulting in a strong pipeline of repeat business and framework appointments. The successful QS will take a leading role on a range of framework-led projects, with a particular focus on Healthcare and Ministry of Justice schemes. Working closely with key clients and stakeholders, you'll be responsible for providing strategic cost advice, managing project finances and ensuring successful commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle....

My high profile tier one construction and civil engineering client is looking for an senior quantity surveyor to join their flagship rail project in Greater Manchester. Suitable candidates will have extensive experience within civils/rail. Candidate Responsibilities: Deliver accurate commercial reporting and forecasting in line with agreed timescales and profitability targets. Ensure contract cost, quality, time, and value objectives are achieved. Manage subcontractor accounts end-to-end, including procurement, valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts. Ensure subcontractor payments and commercial matters are managed fairly and in accordance with contract terms. Identify, measure and price change. Maintain accurate commercial data within project management systems and reporting tools. Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements, business processes, and governance standards. Build effective working relationships with Delivery, Operations...

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor Manchester 60,000 - 75,000 + Comprehensive Package Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a leading residential developer delivering high-quality new build housing schemes across the North West? We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor , although we would also welcome applications from ambitious Project Quantity Surveyors who have gained the right experience and are ready to progress into a more senior role. The Role Working as part of a well-established commercial team, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple residential developments from pre-construction through to final account. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project costs and budgets Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers Preparing and issuing subcontract packages Valuations, variations and cost reporting Managing subcontractor accounts and payments...

A well-respected, global Construction Consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Manchester office. The Senior Quantity Surveyors Role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a close-knit team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects with a primary focus currently on the residential sector. The role requires strong communication skills, as the Senior Quantity Surveyor will collaborate closely with clients and colleagues to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards. The Senior Quantity Surveyor Ideally MRICS Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent Excellent Pre / Post Contract knowledge Experience working within a PQS / Consultancy environment Commutable to Manchester In Return? 60,000 - 70,000 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Flexible Work Professional Membership Fee Pension Strong Work Culture Career Development Opportunities If you are a Quantity Surveyor...

A well-established cost consultancy specialising in residential development is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chartered professional to step into a key role within a growing business that works with a mix of regional housebuilders, developers, and private clients. The Senior Quantity Surveyor The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing cost planning, procurement advice, and post-contract services across a variety of residential schemes, from small-scale developments to multi-phase housing projects. A background in estimating would be beneficial but is not essential, as the core focus remains on residential cost management. This consultancy places a strong emphasis on technical quality and client service, and the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be expected to liaise directly with clients, attend meetings, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. There is...

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Manchester office. This is a key role within a well-established cost management team, supporting the delivery of complex residential schemes, with a particular focus on high-risk buildings. The Senior Quantity Surveyor The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a range of technical, commercial, and contractual matters. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers clear scope for leadership and involvement in team development, with progression opportunities for the right individual. Responsibilities: Deliver full cost consultancy services including cost planning, tendering, and post-contract administration Support clients through procurement strategies and risk profiling Manage budgets, variations, valuations, and final accounts Provide...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Oldham Salary: £55,000 Basic Salary Car Allowance: £5,700 per annum Bonus: 10% Annual Performance Bonus Hours: 40 Hours per Week Contract Type: Permanent The Opportunity Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating within the Fire & Security sector, delivering projects for a portfolio of nationally recognised food retail clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit Commercial team based in their Oldham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation in the market, offering long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Role The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of the commercial management of a high-volume portfolio of Fire & Security installation projects, ensuring profitability is protected and maximised throughout the project...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Fire & Security Location: Chadderton, Oldham Salary: 55,000 + 5,700 Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established national building services contractor within its growing Fire & Security division. The office base is in Chadderton, Oldham. This is an excellent time to join a business experiencing significant growth, with a strong pipeline of work across the UK delivering fire alarms, CCTV, access control and security installations for major commercial clients across the UK. You'll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, working closely with the operational team whilst enjoying the autonomy to manage your own workload. This role also offers genuine career progression, with the opportunity to develop into senior leadership positions. The Role Commercial management of Fire & Security projects nationwide. Cost planning,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester, M2 3AZ Salary: Competitive salary and remuneration package, plus a comprehensive benefits package focused on personal development and wellbeing Contract: Full time, Permanent We are seeking a motivated and proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience to join our growing Manchester team. The successful candidate will take a lead role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the Retail, Commercial, Residential, and Leisure sectors. They will play a key role in managing cost, risk, and procurement across the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery on behalf of the clients. Working under the guidance of the Regional Director, you will be responsible for delivering Quantity Surveying services while leading project teams and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing Manchester office with a strong reputation and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Represented by Advance TRS Location North West England (Hybrid Working Available) Salary Competitive + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Benefits About the Opportunity Advance TRS is representing a well-established, privately owned infrastructure and civil engineering contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects across the utilities, highways, environmental, and infrastructure sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and support the successful delivery of major projects across the region. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership, ensuring projects are delivered...

My client is a consultancy looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a freelance basis to work on a new build data centre project. Specifically on the pre construction side. This role is a remote opportunity. You must be prepared as part of the role to travel to Watford once per week although it is unlikely this would be required every week. The work is due to run until late October. This would suit a home based Senior QS who is happy to travel when needed. Please send a CV in the first instance.

Managing / Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Package (DOE) Location: North of England preferred, with flexibility for the right candidate due to a nationwide project portfolio and office network. A leading reputable civil engineering and demolition contractor is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. Operating predominantly as a Principal Contractor, the business delivers complex and challenging projects across a diverse range of sectors and has built an excellent reputation for quality, safety, and technical expertise. With a strong pipeline of secured work nationwide, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading contractor offering long-term career progression and exposure to high-profile projects. The Role: You will commercially manage multiple projects simultaneously, working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to maximise...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure & Major Projects If you're spending your time managing Compensation Events on NEC contracts, this probably isn't the first recruitment advert you've ignored this week. Most recruiters will tell you they have "an exciting opportunity." I'm more interested in understanding what would make you leave the project you're on today. I work with several of the UK's leading infrastructure contractors across the North West and Scotland. They're investing heavily in commercial teams and, more importantly, they're prepared to wait for the right people rather than settle for whoever happens to be available. I'm interested in speaking to Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers who have experience delivering major infrastructure projects. That might include: National Grid SP Energy Networks Electricity North West HS2 TransPennine Route Upgrade Network Rail AMP8 Major highways or heavy civil engineering...

The Company: We are working with a leading national contractor whose Manchester Office has created a great reputation for delivering varied and interesting projects for both public and private sector clients based in the North West of England. They have successfully completed projects within the; commercial, industrial, education/higher education, blue light, leisure and multi storey residential sectors. They have also worked on Listed buildings. They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat, negotiated business and are also members of a number of key public sector, procurement frameworks. They are cash rich, typically make double digit margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect (we know this from personal experience) and staff turnover is very low. The Role: They now have a really rare opportunity for someone to join their team at...

Our client is a market-leading Tier One contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering large-scale projects across the commercial, residential, and public sector . With a strong pipeline of secured work and a commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term client partnerships, they continue to be one of the UK's most respected construction businesses. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to strengthen their commercial team. What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value construction projects. Long-term career progression within a leading Tier One contractor. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Exposure to complex, technically challenging schemes. Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience as...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Large new build construction project Manchester/Wigan Based - £450 per day Inside IR35 (Umbrella) 6 Month Contract (Initial) A Fantastic opportunity has arisen to get engaged on one the North West s largest construction projects. Our client a large blue chip Main Contractor are looking for a Freelance Senior QS to work on the expansion and construction of a new building project in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring packages for the project from limited design info RIBA 2/3 e.g.: Steel Frame, Drylining. The successful candidate will have vast experience and understanding of individual construction packages and extensive large site experience working for a Main Contractor. The candidate will be expected to work 3 to 4 days Between the Wigan site and the office based in Trafford Park with 1 or 2 days Working from home. Candidate Requirements Degree Qualified Experienced in procuring...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (New Build & Refurbishment on Industrial, Commercial and Leisure Projects) Location: Manchester, North West Rate: 55k to 65k + Package (Permanent Opportunity) Role Overview: Quantity Surveyor supporting the commercial team in delivering new build and refurbishments of large industrial and leisure projects across the North West . You will manage works with a focus on delivering projects successfully, on time and within budget, on projects up to 10m in value Key Requirements: 5+ years ' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a Main Contractor Strong knowledge of commercial and construction contracts such as JCT Knowledge of build and refurbishment projects with values ranging between 1m - 10m Good communicator, able to deal with a range of people, tasks and obligations Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and effectively manage all aspects of the works Commercial knowledge and...

Quantity Surveyor Manchester (Office Based) About the Opportunity UK Staffing Group is recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist construction business that delivers complex turnkey projects across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and high-tech sectors. This isn't a traditional Quantity Surveyor role. You'll become part of a collaborative commercial team where you'll work closely alongside experienced Project Managers, providing commercial support and helping to deliver technically challenging projects across the UK and Europe. The business has an exciting pipeline of work secured for 2026 and beyond and is looking for someone who wants to grow with them. This role offers genuine progression, with the opportunity to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor as the commercial team expands. The Opportunity Working closely with Project Managers, your responsibilities will include: Supporting the commercial management of turnkey construction projects...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Manchester (M24) £30,000 - £40,000 DOE Office Based with Site Visits We are working exclusively with a growing fit out and refurbishment contractor based in Manchester who are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The company delivers a wide range of fit out and refurbishment projects across the North West and wider Northern region, working within the commercial, education and industrial sectors on projects typically ranging from £50k to £2.5m. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to kick-start their career or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor seeking greater exposure and responsibility within a growing business. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, gaining exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the...