Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
52,000- 65,000 + Car & Package Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a key infrastructure project in Manchester. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be site based and quickly become an integral part of their commercial team in the region. The role promises excellent career prospects, exposure to exciting projects, a fantastic work life balance and great earning potential.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor's first project will be a 10m civil engineering and building project in the North West that forms a key part of a wider fiver-year infrastructure framework valued at more than 500m.

Role Overview
The position requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor capable of taking full commercial ownership of a standalone package. The remit includes cost control, NEC4 contract management, subcontract management, and strategic commercial reporting. The role demands precision, pace, and confidence in managing live civil engineering delivery, particularly earthworks, drainage and structures packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of a 10m scheme from pre-construction through delivery
• Administer and manage NEC4 Option A contracts
• Produce accurate forecasting, cost reporting, and commercial risk assessments
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and performance management
• Drive value engineering and cost-efficiency initiatives
• Maintain strict contractual compliance and audit-ready documentation
• Provide commercial leadership to project teams and mentor Quantity Surveyors
• Report commercial performance to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insight

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors
• Strong capability in NEC4 Option A administration
• Track record managing budgets and subcontract delivery
• Proficient in forecasting, cost reporting, and commercial controls
• Confident communicator with negotiation and leadership competence
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar

Benefits and Development
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be offered a position that includes structured progression within a long-term framework, consistent exposure to major capital projects, strong internal commercial support and a generous salary & package that includes:

• Starting salary of 52,000 to 65,000
• Company car or car allowance of 5,000
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Yearly pay and performance reviews

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for a new challenge then please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.

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