Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employers Agent (EA) – Residential Team – Manchester/Liverpool

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer’s Agent (EA)

(Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor level also considered)

Manchester/Liverpool (open to both) | Residential Team

Ready to step up, but feel like your career’s stalled?

You know you’re capable of more – more responsibility, more influence, better projects, real progression. If you’re currently feeling overlooked, underused, or stuck waiting for your next opportunity, this could be the move that changes things.

We’re looking for a Senior QS / Employer’s Agent who’s ready to take ownership, make an impact, and be recognised for the value they bring.

We’re growing our North West Residential team at CPC Project Services and we’re doing it properly – not backfilling roles but investing in experienced people who want to lead and be recognised for it.

Why this role, why now?

We’ve seen a major increase in project awards across a number of key residential frameworks, alongside new opportunities coming through our in-house Land & Partnerships team.

In short: we’ve got the work, and we need the right people to lead it.

You’ll join a high-performing, close-knit residential team of 20+ professionals across our UK offices, working on projects that genuinely make a difference throughout the North West.

We partner with some of the area’s most prominent housing providers, delivering complex residential schemes within social housing, our core market, alongside Build-to-Rent (BTR), extra-care and supported living developments.

Our live portfolio includes multiple large-scale contracts throughout the region, typically 100–150 units, with a strong focus on regeneration, affordable housing and the creation of sustainable, mixed-tenure communities.

What you’ll actually do –

This isn’t a “sit in the background” QS role. You’ll be fully involved from day one, leading developments as Employer’s Agent from inception through to completion, and taking full ownership of cost, procurement and commercial strategy, including:

• Early site due diligence assessment / viability review
• Pre- and post-contract programme production, with a clear understanding of key milestones
• Tender / procurement strategy advice and implementation
• Contract selection advice, final negotiation and production
• Contract administration (JCT suites covering D&B, SBC, Intermediate and MW, in addition to Development Agreements)
• Building strong client relationships — and being trusted to lead them
• Driving delivery: on time, on budget, to a high standard
• Mentoring junior team members and helping to shape the team around you

What we’re looking for –

• MRICS chartered, with 5+ years’ relevant experience — we’re open to both Senior Quantity Surveyor and Project Surveyor level for the right person
• Housing experience is essential — affordable housing is our preference, but broader residential experience (apartments, mixed-tenure schemes, BTR) will also be considered
• Employer’s Agent experience is a strong preference, giving you the ability to chair meetings, act client-facing, and be proactive from day one — but we’re happy to talk to strong QS candidates without EA exposure too
• Confident and client-facing, with the appetite to take ownership
• Consultancy background is our preference, but we’re equally open to client-side or main contractor QSs, provided you’re chartered and have housing experience
• Operating above Senior level? We’d still love to talk

Why CPC? (and why people stay) –

We’re not your typical consultancy.

• Employee-owned — you share in the success you help create
• Clear progression — not just talked about, actually delivered
• Real impact — your work is visible, valued and recognised
• Strong pipeline — meaningful projects that improve communities

Our Managing Partner started here in 1993 and worked his way up. That tells you everything about what’s possible here.

With a clear plan to reach £100m by 2033, this is a company firmly on an exciting growth journey.

What’s in it for you –

• Private healthcare cover (including dental and optical) for you and your family
• Travel insurance, including winter sports
• Hybrid and flexible working to support your lifestyle
• Full support with professional memberships and ongoing development

Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunities

CPC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled individuals and are committed to providing opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted with real responsibility, given the autonomy to lead, and supported to progress rather than left waiting for it, we’d love to hear from you.

Polite notice to recruitment agencies: We are not seeking external recruitment support at this time. Speculative CVs will not be accepted and will not be considered a valid introduction.

Building Awards 2023 + 2024

Construction Consultant of the Year
(over 100 staff)

APM Awards 2023

SME of the Year

Our people are dedicated to meeting client needs, unified by a core set of values and behaviours that bring the right knowledge, experience and approach to unlocking every project’s full potential.

In addition to a competitive salary, CPC Project Services provides comprehensive benefits, including private pension, private healthcare, holidays, assistance with private professional membership subscriptions, training and development, personal performance- based bonus and annual salary review.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match for this position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organisation.

CPC is an equal opportunities employer and as a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled individuals and provide various opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

People who perform, principles that deliver

“The variety and quantum of projects that I have been exposed to at CPC has enabled me to progress and learn faster than I ever could’ve hoped for.”

Greg, Quantity Surveyor

“CPC are knowledgeable and experienced project managers, which is reassuring as a client. When CPC are involved I know everything is in good order and that they understand how to deliver for the client.”

Working at CPC

If you are interested in joining CPC, we would be delighted to hear from you.