Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils project!

Location: ManchesterSalary: £70,000 + packageEmployment: PermanentSector: Major Civils / Water / InfrastructureWorking Pattern: 5 days per week on site/office

I’m recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 main contractor delivering major civil engineering projects across Manchester.

This is a permanent opportunity with a strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work. Ideally, you’ll have a background in water, heavy civils or major infrastructure and be comfortable commercially managing projects and subcontract packages from procurement through to final account.

Key Duties

  • Commercial management of major civils projects and packages
  • Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment
  • Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments
  • Preparing applications for payment
  • Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
  • Managing variations, change and compensation events
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
  • Supporting NEC contract administration
  • Working closely with project managers and operational teams
  • Client and supply chain commercial meetings
  • Managing project cash flow and financial performance
  • Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
  • Strong water, heavy civils or major infrastructure experience preferred
  • Good knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Strong subcontract and commercial management experience
  • Comfortable working 5 days per week on site.
  • Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred

Package

£70,000 + package, with long-term secured work and opportunities to progress within a Tier 1 contractor.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026