Chartered Quantity Surveyor

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)