Senior Quantity Surveyor

? Quantity Surveying/Senior Quantity Surveyor - Manchester ? Shape Projects. Influence Outcomes. Build Your Career.

At Cumming Group, we don't just manage costs-we help shape some of the most ambitious projects in construction and real estate.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a driven and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor to join our Manchester team. This is your opportunity to develop your career, work directly with clients, and make a real impact on high-profile developments.

? The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll support and take ownership of projects from early feasibility through to completion, with the guidance of senior team members.

You'll be trusted to:

• Take ownership of cost management tasks on your projects
• Support clients and contribute to key decisions
• Work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team
• Play a part in growing both the business and your own career

? What You'll Be Doing ? Support Project Delivery

• Prepare and deliver cost plans, budgets, and reporting
• Manage valuations, forecasts, and financial performance
• Assist with contract administration (JCT / NEC)
• Support risk and value management processes

? Be a Trusted Advisor

• Act as a client contact, building strong working relationships
• Provide clear, confident commercial advice
• Work closely with project teams to help drive successful outcomes

? Add Value Beyond the Numbers

• Support procurement, tendering, and contractor selection
• Contribute to business development and bids
• Help identify opportunities to improve delivery and performance

? Support the Team

• Collaborate with and support junior team members
• Contribute to a high-quality, high-performance culture
• Take on more responsibility as you develop and progress

? What You Bring We're looking for someone who is:

• Client-focused and commercially aware
• Confident working in a fast-paced project environment
• Able to take ownership and work with a good degree of independence
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-driven

Your Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or similar
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred
• 2-5 years' experience in cost management or consultancy
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC contracts a benefit)
• Exposure to pre- and post-contract stages
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

? Why Join Cumming Group?

• Work on high-profile, diverse projects
• Be part of a growing and ambitious team
• Gain real responsibility and client exposure
• Accelerate your career in a supportive, collaborative environment

? Our Commitment We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.