Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester or Warrington
Company Type: Construction & Property Consultancy
Team Size: 50+ (QS, Building Surveying, Architecture, Interior Design)
About the Company
Our client is a well-established consultancy with a diverse team of over 50 professionals across their North West offices. They support a wide range of clients across the logistics and industrial sectors, acting exclusively on behalf of the end user to ensure projects are delivered with value, efficiency, and clarity. From early cost planning through to contract management, they help clients make informed decisions at every stage of the project lifecycle.
The Role
They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing consultancy team. You will play a key role in managing cost, commercial oversight, and client advisory services across multiple projects simultaneously.
This position is firmly on the consultancy side, representing the client rather than the main contractor. You will liaise directly with contractors while prioritising the objectives and best interests of the end user.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support tendering activity, particularly during the initial stages of the role.
Work across 2-3 live projects at any one time, covering a range of clients within the logistics and industrial sectors.
Deliver robust cost management services from early cost planning through to contract administration.
Liaise with contractors on behalf of the client, ensuring clarity, commercial protection, and successful project outcomes.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary internal team (QS, BS, Architecture, Interior Design).
Contribute to a team-focused environment where colleagues help each other to support project delivery.
Provide clear commercial advice, reporting, and forecasting to clients.
Key Requirements
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment (Senior level or strong Intermediate ready to step up).
Strong understanding of procurement, tendering, and contract management.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience within industrial, logistics, or commercial sectors is advantageous.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with a respected, multidisciplinary consultancy.
Exposure to major industrial and logistical clients.
A supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for progression.
Flexible working out of the Manchester or Warrington office