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Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
Start: ASAP

 

A well-established £25m turnover civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial function.

 

The business delivers demolition, asbestos removal, remediation, earthworks and civil engineering projects across the Northwest and has a strong reputation for repeat business and long-standing client relationships.

 

This is a key role within the company, working closely with senior leadership to ensure robust commercial control across multiple live projects.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Full commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
  • Preparation and submission of valuations, variations and cost reports
  • Cost/value reconciliation and accurate monthly forecasting
  • Subcontractor procurement, management and payment certification
  • Contract administration under NEC and/or JCT forms
  • Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities
  • Attendance at project and quarterly management review meetings
  • Supporting pre-construction with pricing, cost planning and tender reviews

 

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience operating at Senior QS level within civil engineering, groundworks or related sectors
  • Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts
  • Confident managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
  • Able to work closely with directors and operational teams


Location: Salford | Salary: £50000 - £70000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 18/02/2026