| Location: Manchester | Salary: £65000 - £75000 per annum + package |
| Sector: Commercial, Construction | Type: Permanent |
| Contact: Matthew Clegg | Job Published: about 10 hours ago |
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester, NW UK
Salary: £60,000 to £74,000 + car & package
A main contractor with a strong track record in complex structures across infrastructure and building is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a secured highways project in the North West. 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 partners
Essential 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 team
Benefits and Career Development
- Salary £65,000 - £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 projects
This 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 01342 330 539.
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