Senior Quantity Surveyor - Greater Manchester

Basic Salary 80k + electric car + benefits
Ref: 530 Date Posted: Thursday 10 Sep 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor, Manchester

  • Up to £80,000 + Company Electric Car
  • Manchester
  • Monday to Friday 7.30am–5.00pm
  • Civil Engineering | Groundworks | Infrastructure

An established and growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused QS who wants to take a senior role within a growing business and have a genuine influence on its commercial operations and systems.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers and the wider operational team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing applications for payment and client invoicing
  • Pricing and managing variations, design changes and additional works
  • Monitoring project costs, budgets and expenditure
  • Preparing and monitoring cost to complete (CTC) forecasts
  • Managing labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs
  • Preparing valuations and commercial reports
  • Managing project final accounts
  • Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
  • Working closely with operational teams to maintain strong cost control
  • Developing and improving internal commercial and costing systems
  • Playing a key role in the implementation and development of Eque2

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from Quantity Surveyors with experience in:

  • Civil engineering
  • Groundworks
  • Infrastructure
  • Residential development

You'll ideally have HNC-level qualifications in Construction or Civil Engineering and proven experience managing valuations, applications for payment, variations, forecasting and final accounts.

Strong Excel, numerical, analytical and commercial skills are essential. Experience with Eque2 or similar construction software would be a major advantage.

What's in It for You?

  • Up to £80,000 salary depending on experience
  • Company electric car
  • EV charging available on site
  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
  • Long-term career opportunity
  • Join an established and growing contractor
  • Manchester-based, office position

Ready for your next move?

If you're a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who understands the practical and financial demands of groundworks and civil engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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