Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Project Locations: Northwest

Office Location: Stockport

Salary: £50k - £60k (DOE)

Start: January

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Company Overview

A well-established Design & Build contractor based in Stockport is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support continued growth across their commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education projects. The business delivers a mix of fitouts, refurbishments, structural extensions, and small newbuilds up to £10m, offering full turnkey design and build services to repeat clients across the Northwest.

Role Overview

This is a strategic Senior Quantity Surveyor position overseeing the commercial management of multiple live Design & Build projects. You will take responsibility for cost control, forecasting, procurement, valuations, and final accounts while working closely with the Managing QS, Pre-Construction team, and Project Managers. The role will also involve contributing to tender pricing and cost planning for upcoming schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Full commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
Ensuring accurate budget control, reporting, and forecasting
Managing variations, valuations, interim applications, and final accounts
Producing and maintaining detailed cost reports
Assessing subcontractor quotations, negotiating terms, and securing packages
Supporting Pre-Construction with cost planning, pricing, and VE input
Preparing procurement packs for tender
Providing commercial insight to support design and delivery decisions
Carrying out site visits to monitor progress and commercial alignment
Working closely with the Managing QS and supporting junior members where required 

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
Strong background in Design & Build projects (fitout, refurb, extensions, or small newbuilds) 

Minimum 5 years' QS experience with a structured career history
Strong commercial and contractual understanding
Able to work from a Stockport-based office and travel to Northwest project sites
Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills