Senior Quantity Surveyor | Manchester, UK
Seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Manchester cost management team, contributing to the successful delivery of complex, high‑value projects.
About the Role
At TSA Riley, we combine diverse expertise, strong technical capability, and a commitment to improving outcomes across the built environment.
We offer exposure to a broad and challenging portfolio, working alongside a high‑performing, collaborative team and partnering with an established client base built on long‑standing relationships and trust.
Candidates will bring strong experience from a client‑facing consultancy environment, proven technical capability across complex projects and sound people‑management skills to manage and develop junior staff. At this level we strongly desire candidates who have achieved chartered status with the RICS, but we are open to applicants progressing towards it and who have made significant progress towards their APC diary.
Responsibilities
* Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
* Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
* Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
* Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
* Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
* Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
* Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
* Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
* Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
* Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
* Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications
* Proven experience delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client‑side environment.
* Proven experience of operating in a strong client‑facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on projects across multiple sectors of the built environment.
* A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, ideally accredited by the RICS.
* Holding a professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS is desirable; we are open to applicants working towards this.
* Proven ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre‑ and post‑contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
* Strong people‑management skills with experience delegating work to junior staff and mentoring their development.
* Prior experience acting in the Employer's Agent role would be advantageous.
* Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts, and different delivery contexts.
* Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
* Known reputation for high‑quality work and a collaborative, effective working style.
* Brings critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
* Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross‑functional teams.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full‑time role and/or would require forms of flexible working.
We provide hybrid working as standard practice. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
Contact: recruitment@tsariley.uk
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