Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary:
Grade 11 | £60,340 - £65,483
Closing Date: 23rd August 2026
Department: CA Place Directorate
Location: GMCA Greater Manchester
Division:
Land & Property
Hours Per Week: 36.25
Term:
Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Land & Property)

Residing within Greater Manchester and being able to regularly travel across Greater Manchester sites, would be beneficial.

Grade 11 | Greater Manchester | Closing Date: 23 August 2026

Help Shape the Future of Greater Manchester's Fire Estate

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in one of Greater Manchester's most ambitious capital investment programmes.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and expert cost management across a portfolio of strategically important projects that will transform the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) estate. From new-build fire stations and major refurbishments to decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives, your work will directly contribute to modernising essential public infrastructure and supporting frontline emergency services.

You will act as GMCA's commercial lead across complex capital projects, ensuring effective stewardship of public funds, robust financial governance and delivery of value for money throughout the project lifecycle.

This is not a traditional quantity surveying role. You will:

• Provide commercial leadership across a major public sector transformation programme
• Influence investment decisions on projects that directly support frontline emergency services
• Lead cost management and commercial assurance across projects ranging from refurbishment works to major capital developments
• Work alongside senior leaders, project managers, consultants and contractors to shape successful project outcomes
• Operate across the full project lifecycle, from strategic definition and procurement through to final account settlement
• Play a key role in ensuring public investment delivers measurable operational, financial and environmental benefits

Your expertise will help ensure that every pound invested delivers maximum value for the communities of Greater Manchester.

You will provide expert commercial and quantity surveying support across a portfolio of capital projects, ensuring strong governance, cost certainty and effective risk management.

• Support the development, budgeting and procurement of capital projects from inception through to completion
• Provide expert cost planning, forecasting and commercial advice throughout all RIBA stages
• Manage valuations, variations, change control processes and final account agreements
• Ensure projects remain affordable, financially controlled and aligned with approved budgets
• Monitor expenditure and provide robust financial reporting to support programme governance

• Review and challenge cost reports, estimates and financial information produced by consultants and contractors
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and mitigation measures
• Provide assurance on project affordability, contingency management and value for money
• Support governance boards and senior stakeholders through clear commercial reporting and recommendations

• Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Attend site visits, progress meetings and contractor reviews
• Support contract administration and procurement activities
• Contribute towards completion, snagging and defect management processes
• Ensure commercial matters are managed proactively to support successful project delivery

• Develop productive relationships with consultants, cost managers, contractors and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across the Land and Property Team, Finance, Procurement and operational service areas
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and programme teams
• Represent GMCA as a knowledgeable and professional commercial lead

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who can provide confidence, challenge and leadership…