Are you a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to lead major construction projects in a forward-thinking engineering business? At Kilnbridge, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who combines technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to help deliver complex projects across the Manchester region.
Why Kilnbridge?
We take on some of the UK’s most challenging engineering and construction projects with integrity, teamwork, and purpose. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a personal stake in our success. That means your work directly contributes to our delivery, innovation, and reputation.
We live by our values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. If these resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to a Senior Commercial Manager, you’ll lead the commercial and financial management of our construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and strategic alignment.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete analysis
* Administering contracts (JCT, NEC), variations, and final accounts
* Leading procurement strategies and subcontractor selection
* Producing commercial reports and supporting governance
* Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
* Supporting dispute resolution and legal compliance
* Mentoring quantity surveyors and supporting team development
* Contributing to business development and client relationships
What We’re Looking For
You’ll have at least five years’ experience in quantity surveying, ideally within general construction or infrastructure. A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is essential, and experience with large-scale or public sector projects is a plus.
You’ll be confident using commercial software (e.g. Candy, CostX, Bluebeam), interpreting technical drawings, and managing supplier relationships. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple projects are key.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
* 25 Days Holiday and Paid Volunteering days
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme
* A leadership role in an employee-owned business
* Opportunities to shape commercial strategy and influence project outcomes
* A culture that values your expertise and supports your development
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking for a role where your commercial skills will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a team that’s building something exceptional.
Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse mix of talent that reflects the communities and stakeholders we serve. We are also open to discussing flexible working options where suitable.
We are committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment process. Let us know at any stage if you require reasonable adjustments, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, or marital status.