Job Description
A respected multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a confident and capable Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Manchester office. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across a variety of projects, with a particular focus on education schemes, dispute resolution work, and compulsory purchase matters.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor
This is a key Senior Quantity Surveyor appointment aimed at strengthening and stabilising the existing team due to upcoming retirements. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a leading role in delivering high-quality cost consultancy services while supporting junior staff and maintaining long-term client relationships.
The consultancy is known for its strong pipeline of public and private sector work and is offering a clear progression pathway for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor to step into a leadership role over time.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across a mix of education and specialist projects
- Provide commercial input on disputes, claims, and compulsory purchase cases
- Manage cost planning, procurement, valuations, and final accounts
- Maintain close liaison with clients, legal teams, and internal stakeholders
- Support the training and development of junior team members
- Represent the business in meetings and at key project milestones
Requirements:
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related field
- MRICS preferred, though strong consultancy background considered essential
- Experience within the education sector and exposure to dispute resolution work
- Understanding of compulsory purchase processes (desirable but not essential)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
- Ability to manage complex projects independently
What's in it for you?
- 55,000 - 65,000
- 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
- APC Programme
- Health insurance
- Hybrid working
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life assurance
- Mobile and Laptop
- Car allowance
- Regular socials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Supportive culture
- Flexible working conditions
- Great work-life balance
- Income protection
- Internal training programmes
- Death in Service contribution
- Health & Wellness programme
If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.
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Reference
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