Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted 6 days 8 hours ago by Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Location: Manchester (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)

Employment type: Permanent, Full time with flexible working and core hours.

About the role

Gleeds Infrastructure is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our team and be part of our ambitious growth plans for 2026. The role involves providing pre and post contract commercial management advice, partnering with customers and managing a small team on large infrastructure projects across the UK.

  • Cost Management & Reporting - Overseeing budgets, tracking costs, ensuring financial accuracy.
  • Contract Administration - Managing NEC & JCT contracts, handling valuations and payments.
  • Procurement & Supplier Engagement - Supporting tendering processes, ensuring value for money.
  • Commercial Assurance - Auditing projects, verifying estimates, reviewing financial compliance.
  • Risk & Change Management - Identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration - Working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Software & Systems Expertise - Using tools like PRISM, CEMAR, Costx, and Viewpoint.
  • Main & Subcontractor Management - Overseeing project finances and ensuring compliance.
Qualifications and experience required
  • HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualification and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute is desirable and will be supported if not yet attained.
  • Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management within the UK infrastructure sector.
  • Pre and post contract experience.
  • Understanding and experience with managing NEC3/4 contracts.
  • Passion for infrastructure, sustainability and delivering great work.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients.
Benefits and development opportunities
  • Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
  • Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
  • Highly competitive salary with the opportunity to increase through continuous reviews.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and personal well being.
  • Global travel scholarship programme for gaining international experience.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance.
  • Volunteering opportunities to engage with local community or charitable organisations.
  • Unparalleled support from central teams and a company recognised as a gold standard investor in people.
Equal opportunities statement

We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.