​Senior Quantity Surveyor - Manchester - £90K

Location Manchester
Discipline: Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £90K
Contact name: Louise

Contact email: louise@kennarecruitment.co.uk
Contact phone: 0207 1646298
Published: about 13 hours ago
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2026 23:59
Startdate: asap

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Manchester

£90,000

We are supporting a major residential development project in Manchester delivering a 1,000 residential unit scheme, as well as retail and commercial space as part of a neighbourhood regeneration scheme.

This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate play a pivotal role in commercially managing the project across all stages — from pre-construction cost planning and procurement through to contract administration, cost control, and final account settlement. You’ll work closely with the project team to ensure cost-effective delivery, manage subcontractor pricing and valuations, contribute to commercial reporting, and support value engineering initiatives on a high-profile, large-scale residential build.

The Role

  • Commercial management of a large-scale residential / mixed-use development

  • Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account

  • Preparation and control of budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

  • Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tender analysis and negotiation

  • Valuation of works, certification of payments, and management of variations

  • Monitoring cash flow and ensuring financial performance targets are met

  • Supporting value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives

  • Working closely with site teams, project managers, and commercial leadership

  • Assisting with contractual matters and final account agreements.

About You

  • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or main contracting

  • Background in residential or mixed-use projects preferred

  • Strong commercial awareness and cost control skills

  • Confident managing subcontractor packages and valuations

  • Good working knowledge of standard forms of contract

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to work autonomously on a complex, fast-paced project.

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Long-term project with strong pipeline and job security

  • Opportunity to work on a landmark, multi-phase development

  • Clear progression and professional development support