Senior Quantity Surveyor

Candidate required: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Industry: Construction Professionals

Location: Manchester, Carlisle or Glasgow

The role & about the client: ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing contractor operating within the painting & decorating and specialist construction sectors. Due to continued growth and the recent opening of a new office in Glasgow, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business with a strong industry reputation and a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects, maintaining client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the business whilst supporting the Commercial Director.

Projects range from £5,000 to £5 million and span a variety of sectors including student accommodation, commercial offices, residential developments, hotels, power stations, and car showrooms. The role will be predominantly office-based with occasional site visits as required.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing Bills of Quantities, drawings, specifications, and methods of measurement.
• Pricing projects ranging from small works packages through to large commercial contracts.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities whilst maintaining profitability.
• Managing multiple tenders simultaneously and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Supporting business development activities and helping secure repeat business opportunities.
• Utilising estimating software including Evaluate and Sage Construct. This can be trained on.
• Attending project and site meetings where required.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Proven estimating experience within Painting & Decorating, Fit-Out, Multi-Trades, or a related construction discipline.
• Strong ability to complete take-offs and produce detailed cost plans. JCT experience.
• Excellent understanding of Bills of Quantities, construction drawings, specifications, and methods of measurement.
• Experience pricing projects across a range of values and sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with contractors, project managers, and consultants.
• Experience using Evaluate, Sage Construct, or similar estimating software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tenders concurrently.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary (neg) & car allowance of £4,500
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution).
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to join a growing business during an exciting period of expansion.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and sectors.

How to apply:

Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence.

The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.