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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Competitive Salary
Permanent

Are you an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new role? An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) experience to join a leading provider of critical engineering services, supporting the delivery of some of the UK’s most significant and secure infrastructure projects.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor role is based at their Trafford Park office on a permanent staff basis. The successful candidate will work alongside senior stakeholders to manage the commercial and financial aspects of major, complex schemes.

Key Responsibilities: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Providing pre and post-contract commercial advice to operational teams
Leading negotiations with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
Advising on and managing commercial risks across assigned projects
Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
Managing subcontractor accounts and implementing robust change control processes
Compiling monthly commercial reports and conducting contract reviews
Supporting the production of management accounts and financial reporting
Leading and developing a team, including Junior Quantity Surveyors

Candidate Profile: Senior Quantity Surveyor

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute professional with demonstrable experience in the MEP sector and infrastructure delivery. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to lead and influence both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Significant experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level within the infrastructure sector
Proven track record in MEP-focused commercial delivery
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly Options A, C, and E
Full UK driving licence
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
High levels of initiative and problem-solving ability
Committed to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Ability to work autonomously while contributing to wider team goals

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included