Senior Quantity Surveyor /PM - High-rise residential

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager - High-Rise Residential

Manchester

£65,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Package

Your new company

Our client is a well-established, Manchester-based construction consultancy with an impressive track record of delivering complex high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across the North West. With a reputation for quality, technical expertise, and long-term client partnerships, the business offers a collaborative environment with direct access to senior decision-makers and exciting city-centre schemes valued from £20m to £200m.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of high-rise residential projects. This is a client-facing position offering both commercial and project management responsibility, ideal for someone confident in managing schemes from pre-construction through to handover. You'll be working on prestigious developments across Manchester, with a focus on build-to-rent and city-centre regeneration.

Responsibilities will include:

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Managing high-rise residential projects from feasibility to completion
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Acting as Employer's Agent, Project Manager, and Quantity Surveyor where required
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Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, valuations, and financial reports
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Leading procurement processes and contract administration (typically JCT Dandamp;B)
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Advising on project risks, delays, and cost variations
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Liaising closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and lenders
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Supporting junior staff and collaborating with directors to drive project success
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Ensuring quality delivery aligned with time, budget, and performance goals

What you will need to succeed:

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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor and/or Project Manager within consultancy or client-side settings
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Track record of delivering high-rise residential or mixed-use developments, ideally £20m+
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Solid understanding of construction contracts (JCT Design andamp; Build essential)
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
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RICS or working towards chartership (preferred, not essential)
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Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
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Based in or within commuting distance of Manchester

What you get in return:

You'll be joining a close-knit and growing consultancy that values your contribution and encourages career progression. Expect a dynamic environment where you're trusted with responsibility, exposed to landmark city-centre schemes, and offered ongoing support from highly experienced directors.

Package includes:

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£65,000 - £80,000 salary (DOE)
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Car allowance and enhanced pension
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Bonus scheme and 25+ days holiday
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Full support with RICS/APC (if applicable)
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Hybrid/flexible working options
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Genuine career development in a highly respected business with a flat structure and open-door culture



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