Senior Cost Consultant

• Location: Manchester, North West -Hybrid: 2-3 days home, office
• Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: £54,000 - £62,000 per annum + Exceptional Benefits
• Sector Focus: Residential, Mixed-Use, Education, Healthcare, or Commercial
• Reference: SQS26-Manchester

Stafford Lawrence is recruiting for a longstanding client a mid sized Construction Cost Consultancy & Multidisciplinary Practice to secure a Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor for their growing team in Central Manchester.

Due to an influx of key project wins, they are expanding rapidly and can offer a structured, fast track pathway straight to Associate Director level.

Operating from a vibrant central Manchester hub with excellent hybrid flexibility, you will manage a varied portfolio of build projects from inception to completion across all RIBA stages. This role balances technical independence with team collaboration and client ownership.

• Deliver robust pre and post contract cost management and contract administration across a variety of residential, commercial, education, and mixed use developments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing timely, accurate cost reporting and strategic procurement advice.
• Administer JCT Contracts with confidence - knowledge of NEC Contracts is highly desirable.
• Work autonomously with occasional senior guidance, while stepping up to assist in mentoring and developing the office's junior surveyors.
• Interface directly with key stakeholders, building strong client relationships and supporting regional business development initiatives.

This position is ideal for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a definitive Senior role, or an established Senior Cost Consultant looking for a company with a superior culture and better career progression.

• Professional Status: MRICS Chartered status is preferred, or candidates working towards APC.
• Education: A formal Degree qualification BSc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or an RICS accredited equivalent.
• Technical Experience: Strong, proven UK consultancy background PQS with solid pre and post contract expertise under JCT forms of contract.
• Sector Breadth: Experience delivering major Build sector projects -Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use, Healthcare, or Education.
• Skills & Fit: Exceptional communication and client liaison skills. Some prior experience in mentoring or business development is highly desirable.
• Right to Work: Candidates must possess a current, valid right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
• Location: Based in the Manchester/North West region or genuinely looking to relocate to the area.

Our client treats remuneration packages on a case by case basis to reward technical pedigree, offering a basic salary of £54,000 to £62,000 per annum alongside a uniquely rewarding benefits structure:

• The Revenue Share Bonus: A unique incentive scheme that rewards all levels within the business with direct bonuses for introducing new clients.
• Generous Leave: 30 days total annual leave, including bank holidays, as well as your Birthday off.
• Modern Flexibility: True hybrid working structure, 2 3 days split between home and office.
• Financial Security: Highly generous Company Pension Scheme and comprehensive Life Cover.
• Tools of the Trade: Premium company laptop and smartphone.
• Professional Support: One fully paid professional membership subscription RICS plus continuous training and development.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Cover.
• Regular, fully funded company Sports and Social events.

If you are looking to advance your career with a progressive, growing consultancy in the North West, please forward your up to date CV in complete confidence to , quoting reference SQS26-Manchester.