Position: Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £65,000 per annum

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and highly qualified Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy in Manchester. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of construction projects from initial design to project completion. As a key member of the team, you will guide project cost control, manage procurement processes, and ensure that all payments and contract changes are validated and approved.

Key Responsibilities:

* Cost Consultancy: Provide expert advice on project costs at every stage, from early design to final handover, ensuring financial accuracy and project feasibility.

* Procurement Strategy: Offer strategic guidance on procurement and contracting, helping to select and hire contractors that deliver value for money.

* Cost Planning and Control: Produce and maintain initial cost plans, monitor budgets, and control expenditures to ensure alignment with project goals.

* Payment Management: Collaborate closely with the contractor's Quantity Surveyor (QS) to validate and authorise monthly payment claims, ensuring accurate and timely payment.

* Change Control: Approve any variations or changes to the original contract price, ensuring all adjustments are in line with financial and contractual agreements.

* Site Visits: Conduct site visits approximately once a week to review project progress and assess cost impacts on site.

Qualifications and Experience:

* Chartered status with RICS or a similar professional body.

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

* Extensive experience in a PQS or Senior Quantity Surveyor role, with a focus on large-scale projects.

* Strong expertise in cost control, contract management, and procurement.

* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary and Benefits:

* Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum.

* Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.

* Flexible working environment, blending office work with on-site visits.

Company Culture:

Our company prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. We encourage innovation, teamwork, and professional growth, while maintaining a focus on work-life balance. Employees are empowered to contribute their expertise and work together towards the success of each project.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

* Day shift

* Monday to Friday

Education:

* Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

* surveying: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)