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Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project Locations: Northwest
Office Location: Stockport
Salary: £50k – £60k (DOE)
Start: January
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
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Company Overview
A well-established Design & Build contractor based in Stockport is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support continued growth across their commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education projects. The business delivers a mix of fitouts, refurbishments, structural extensions, and small newbuilds up to £10m, offering full turnkey design and build services to repeat clients across the Northwest.
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Role Overview
This is a strategic Senior Quantity Surveyor position overseeing the commercial management of multiple live Design & Build projects. You will take responsibility for cost control, forecasting, procurement, valuations, and final accounts while working closely with the Managing QS, Pre-Construction team, and Project Managers. The role will also involve contributing to tender pricing and cost planning for upcoming schemes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Full commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
- Ensuring accurate budget control, reporting, and forecasting
- Managing variations, valuations, interim applications, and final accounts
- Producing and maintaining detailed cost reports
- Assessing subcontractor quotations, negotiating terms, and securing packages
- Supporting Pre-Construction with cost planning, pricing, and VE input
- Preparing procurement packs for tender
- Providing commercial insight to support design and delivery decisions
- Carrying out site visits to monitor progress and commercial alignment
- Working closely with the Managing QS and supporting junior members where required
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Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
- Strong background in Design & Build projects (fitout, refurb, extensions, or small newbuilds)
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- Minimum 5 years’ QS experience with a structured career history
- Strong commercial and contractual understanding
- Able to work from a Stockport-based office and travel to Northwest project sites
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills
