Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Groundworks

Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to 85k+ Package (Car/Allowance, Bonus, Pension)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

We are a well-established and growing civil engineering and groundworks company delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundwork packages across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple civils and groundworks projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will play a key role in managing costs, maximising value, and ensuring financial control across all stages of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of civils and groundworks packages
• Preparation, submission, and negotiation of interim valuations and final accounts
• Cost value reconciliation (CVR) reporting
• Procurement and management of subcontractors
• Measurement and valuation of works (including variations)
• Risk management and cost forecasting
• Contract administration (JCT/NEC)
• Liaising with project managers, engineers, and clients
• Mentoring junior commercial staff where required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils and groundworks
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, drainage, roads, foundations, and external works
• Experience working with JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence

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