Senior Quantity Surveyor — Cost Management & Client Leadership

Snc-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on prestigious projects. The successful candidate will develop detailed cost plans, manage tendering processes, and provide strategic advice to clients. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong technical capabilities, and experience in mentoring junior staff. This role offers competitive benefits, a hybrid working culture, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering cost management services.
• Proven experience interfacing directly with clients.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead full pre‑contract and post‑contract cost management services.
• Manage complex tendering processes and undertake negotiations.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Cost management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartership (RICS) desirable

Job description

A leading engineering services company based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on prestigious projects. The successful candidate will develop detailed cost plans, manage tendering processes, and provide strategic advice to clients. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong technical capabilities, and experience in mentoring junior staff. This role offers competitive benefits, a hybrid working culture, and opportunities for professional development.