Quantity Surveying/Senior Quantity Surveyor – Manchester
At Cumming Group, we don't just manage costs—we help shape some of the most ambitious projects in construction and real estate.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for a driven and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor to join our Manchester team. This is your opportunity to develop your career, work directly with clients, and make a real impact on high-profile developments.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll support and take ownership of projects from early feasibility through to completion, with the guidance of senior team members.
You’ll be trusted to:
- Take ownership of cost management tasks on your projects
- Support clients and contribute to key decisions
- Work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team
- Play a part in growing both the business and your own career
- Prepare and deliver cost plans, budgets, and reporting
- Manage valuations, forecasts, and financial performance
- Assist with contract administration (JCT / NEC)
- Support risk and value management processes
- Act as a client contact, building strong working relationships
- Provide clear, confident commercial advice
- Work closely with project teams to help drive successful outcomes
Add Value Beyond the Numbers
- Support procurement, tendering, and contractor selection
- Contribute to business development and bids
- Help identify opportunities to improve delivery and performance
Support the Team
- Collaborate with and support junior team members
- Contribute to a high-quality, high-performance culture
- Take on more responsibility as you develop and progress
What You Bring We're looking for someone who is:
- Client-focused and commercially aware
- Confident working in a fast-paced project environment
- Able to take ownership and work with a good degree of independence
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-driven
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or similar
- MRICS (or working towards) preferred
- 2–5 years' experience in cost management or consultancy
- Good knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC contracts a benefit)
- Exposure to pre- and post-contract stages
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Work on high-profile, diverse projects
- Be part of a growing and ambitious team
- Gain real responsibility and client exposure
- Accelerate your career in a supportive, collaborative environment
Our Commitment We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.
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