Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client, an established North West based contractor, are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor to join their growing retrofit and refurbishment division, supporting large-scale social housing improvement programmes across Manchester and West Yorkshire. This is a key commercial role working on multi-year projects focused on energy efficiency upgrades, fabric-first improvements, and decarbonisation works within occupied social housing. You will lead commercial management across a portfolio of schemes, ensuring accurate cost control, strong contractual governance, and effective stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced, resident-focused environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead commercial delivery across multiple live retrofit refurbishment projects (EPC upgrades, insulation, roofing, windows/doors, M&E upgrades, etc.). * Manage project budgets, cost plans, cashflow forecasts, and monthly valuations. * Prepare, negotiate, and manage sub-contract packages, variations, and final accounts. * Ensure full compliance with NEC / JCT contracts and internal commercial procedures. * Provide commercial support to site teams, project managers, and client representatives. * Undertake risk and value management, advising on cost-saving opportunities. * Produce accurate reporting for senior management and clients. * Build strong relationships with social housing providers, residents’ teams, and supply chain partners. * Drive best practice in commercial management for PAS 2035/retrofit-led projects. Skills & Experience * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at Senior level, within refurbishment, social housing, or retrofit/energy efficiency projects. * Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract. * Track record of managing commercial performance on multi-site or framework-based programmes. * Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. * Ability to work across live occupied properties with sensitivity and professionalism. * RICS accredited or working towards chartership (preferred but not essential). * Full UK driving licence. On Offer * Competitive salary and car allowance. * 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays. * Pension and healthcare benefits. * Opportunities for training, development, and progression within a growing team. * Involvement in sector-leading retrofit and decarbonisation programmes making a real social and environmental impact