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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: Up to 70k
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team, delivering a diverse portfolio of new build, fit-out, design & refurbishment projects across multiple sectors. This is a senior role requiring strong commercial leadership, cost control expertise, and the ability to manage projects from pre-construction through to final account.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably, on time, and in line with contractual and commercial objectives, while supporting and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Cost Management
- Lead full commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account
- Prepare cost plans, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows
- Manage variations, change control, and commercial risk
- Maximise project value while protecting margin and cash flow
- Produce accurate monthly valuations, CVRs, and financial reports
Pre-Construction & Procurement
- Support pre-construction and estimating teams on tenders and bids
- Prepare and review tender documentation and pricing schedules
- Lead subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and appointment
- Provide commercial input during design development and value engineering
Contract & Project Delivery
- Administer contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC) and ensure compliance
- Manage subcontractor accounts, applications, and final accounts
- Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to control cost and programme
- Attend client, consultant, and design team meetings
Stakeholder & Team Management
- Act as a key commercial point of contact for clients and consultants
- Provide mentorship and support to Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyors
- Promote best practice in commercial governance and reporting
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or strong Project QS ready to step up
- Strong background in new build, fit-out, design & refurbishment projects
- Solid understanding of commercial and contract management
- Experience with JCT and/or NEC contracts
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
- MRICS or working towards chartership
- Experience across commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, or mixed-use sectors
- Strong understanding of design & build procurement routes
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
