Senior Quantity Surveyor
BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · Manchester, North West
Senior Quantity Surveyor at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, based in Manchester, North West, paying £50,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 17 Sep 2026
Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/senior-quantity-surveyor
About the role
A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Manchester office. This is a key role within a well-established cost management team, supporting the delivery of complex residential schemes, with a particular focus on high-risk buildings.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a range of technical, commercial, and contractual matters. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers clear scope for leadership and involvement in team development, with progression opportunities for the right individual.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver full cost consultancy services including cost planning, tendering, and post-contract administration
- Support clients through procurement strategies and risk profiling
- Manage budgets, variations, valuations, and final accounts
- Provide contract advice and lead administration duties under various forms of contract
- Lead client, design, and contractor teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Support the development and mentoring of junior staff
Requirements:
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (BSc essential)
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role
- Proven experience in both pre- and post-contract delivery
- High-risk residential project experience preferred
- Strong understanding of procurement and risk management
- Client-facing with excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong IT capabilities including Microsoft Office
- Experience working under various procurement approaches
What’s in it for you?
- £50,000 – £65,000
- 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
- APC Programme
- Health insurance
- Hybrid working
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life assurance
- Mobile and Laptop
- Car allowance
- Regular socials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Supportive culture
- Flexible working conditions
- Great work-life balance
- Income protection
- Internal training programmes
- Death in Service contribution
- Health & Wellness programme
If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.
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Reference #DJ1049
Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy
Reference: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/senior-quantity-surveyor · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 17 Sep 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED
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