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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, GL7, England, UK
Listing for: Building Careers UK Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Estimator
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Quantity Surveyor Manchester - £55,000 - £70,000  Car/Car Allowance  Bonus  Pension  Benefits About the Company A well-established and growing main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK. The business specialises in public sector and commercial developments, including blue light facilities, education, and complex refurbishment schemes. Operating across the Midlands and the North, the company delivers design and build projects with values typically ranging up to £15 million.

Known for its collaborative culture and strong client relationships, the company offers a stable pipeline of work through established frameworks and repeat business.

The Role Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team based in Manchester. This role will involve managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, with a focus on design and build refurbishment schemes across blue light and commercial sectors, with project values up to £15 million.

You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider project team. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Managing the commercial delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account Preparing and reviewing cost plans, budgets, and forecasts Procurement and management of subcontract packages Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts Monitoring project costs and ensuring financial targets are achieved Managing risk and identifying commercial opportunities Liaising closely with project managers, clients, and subcontractors Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where required

The Ideal Candidate The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have strong experience working for a main contractor on refurbishment and design & build projects within the commercial or public sector. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor Experience delivering blue light, public sector, or commercial construction projects Strong knowledge of design and build refurbishment projects Experience working on projects up to £15 million in value Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills Excellent negotiation and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred What's on Offer Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 Car allowance or company car Performance-related bonus Pension scheme Private healthcare Strong pipeline of secured projects Opportunities for career progression within a growing contractor Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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