Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester, NW UK
Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 + car & package
We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a large subcontractor delivering a major project in Manchester. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the full commercial delivery of the project across the 18 month programme which starts in March 2026. The contract spans two years and involves delivery of multiple structures on a major highways programme, making this a commercially significant role in the North West.
Role Overview
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as commercial lead on site, managing day-to-day commercial activity and mentoring a small team. Working closely with project leadership, you will ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting, and effective contract management throughout the programme.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial management of a package of highways structures
Oversee change control, valuations, cost forecasting, and final accounts
Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance monitoring
Ensure compliance with all contractual and commercial requirements
Produce accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management
Mentor and develop junior commercial staff
Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partnersEssential Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large infrastructure or building projects
Strong knowledge of contract management, ideally NEC
Demonstrated experience in highways or civil engineering structures (highly desirable)
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously while managing and developing a teamBenefits and Career Development
Salary £60,000 - £75,000
Car allowance of £6,000
Contributory pension scheme
Private healthcare
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Clear opportunities for progression within a growing regional business
Involvement in one of the North West's most significant infrastructure projectsThis is a commercially critical appointment offering site leadership and direct impact on a major highways programme. If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up for a Senior Quantity Surveyor keen to put your own mark on an exciting and complex project, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).
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