We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team.
The Role
You will manage commercial performance, support operational teams, maintain financial control, and help secure successful outcomes for both our clients and our business.
This is a client‑facing role where strong communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to build effective working relationships are essential.
Please note: Depending on the specific projects you are assigned to, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance may also be required as part of the onboarding and compliance process.
The location of this Senior Quantity Surveyor vacancy offers some flexibility to be based either at our Salford office, or between our Salford and Carlisle offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project costs, budgets, and commercial performance across painting contracts.
- Prepare and submit valuations, variations, final accounts, and applications for payment.
- Monitor progress, re‑measure work as required, and ensure accurate capture of all variation values.
- Liaise with clients to agree valuations, resolve issues, and support repeat business.
- Attend handover meetings, communicate contract details to the delivery team, and advise on commercial risks.
- Respond to payless notices and manage subcontract procurement where required.
- Provide clear updates to the Commercial Manager and follow up commercial issues weekly.
Skills & Knowledge
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Professional accreditation (or working towards), such as RICS.
- Proven experience working with NEC contracts (non‑negotiable).
- Strong Quantity Surveying background, ideally within painting or similar construction projects.
- Solid understanding of commercial processes, including valuations, variations and cost control.
- Ability to interpret and manage contract requirements effectively.
- Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills.
- IT literate, with experience using commercial or estimating systems.
- Professional manner and a proactive approach to building client relationships and supporting business development.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement methods.
- Proficiency in relevant software, including MS Excel and estimating tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company car and fuel card, or car allowance with business mileage reclaim
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension (3% employer, 5% employee)
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
- Supportive team environment with offices in Carlisle, Salford and Glasgow.
- The chance to be part of a respected organisation with a strong track record in the industry.
To find out more about our Senior Quantity Surveyor Vacancy or apply directly, click on the following link: Quantity Surveyor Vacancy
To speak to someone about the role, contact Joanne 01228 404114 (ext 2204)