Senior Quantity Surveyor

GMCA
Manchester

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Job details

£60,340 - £65,483 a year
7 hours ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Car scheme

Qualifications

Cost management
Procurement
Analysis skills
Project management
Contracts
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Grade 11 | £60,340 - £65,483
Closing Date: 23rd August 2026
Department: CA Place Directorate
Location: GMCA Greater Manchester
Division: Land & Property
Hours Per Week: 36.25
Term: Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Land & Property)

Residing within Greater Manchester and being able to regularly travel across Greater Manchester sites, would be beneficial.

Grade 11 | Greater Manchester | Closing Date: 23 August 2026

Help Shape the Future of Greater Manchester's Fire Estate

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in one of Greater Manchester's most ambitious capital investment programmes.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and expert cost management across a portfolio of strategically important projects that will transform the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) estate. From new-build fire stations and major refurbishments to decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives, your work will directly contribute to modernising essential public infrastructure and supporting frontline emergency services.

You will act as GMCA's commercial lead across complex capital projects, ensuring effective stewardship of public funds, robust financial governance and delivery of value for money throughout the project lifecycle.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a traditional quantity surveying role. You will:

Provide commercial leadership across a major public sector transformation programme
Influence investment decisions on projects that directly support frontline emergency services
Lead cost management and commercial assurance across projects ranging from refurbishment works to major capital developments
Work alongside senior leaders, project managers, consultants and contractors to shape successful project outcomes
Operate across the full project lifecycle, from strategic definition and procurement through to final account settlement
Play a key role in ensuring public investment delivers measurable operational, financial and environmental benefits

Your expertise will help ensure that every pound invested delivers maximum value for the communities of Greater Manchester.

Your Role: Commercial Leadership and Cost Management

You will provide expert commercial and quantity surveying support across a portfolio of capital projects, ensuring strong governance, cost certainty and effective risk management.

Lead Commercial and Cost Management

Support the development, budgeting and procurement of capital projects from inception through to completion
Provide expert cost planning, forecasting and commercial advice throughout all RIBA stages
Manage valuations, variations, change control processes and final account agreements
Ensure projects remain affordable, financially controlled and aligned with approved budgets
Monitor expenditure and provide robust financial reporting to support programme governance

Provide Commercial Assurance

Review and challenge cost reports, estimates and financial information produced by consultants and contractors
Identify commercial risks, opportunities and mitigation measures
Provide assurance on project affordability, contingency management and value for money
Support governance boards and senior stakeholders through clear commercial reporting and recommendations

Support Project Delivery

Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle
Attend site visits, progress meetings and contractor reviews
Support contract administration and procurement activities
Contribute towards completion, snagging and defect management processes
Ensure commercial matters are managed proactively to support successful project delivery

Build Strong Partnerships

Develop productive relationships with consultants, cost managers, contractors and stakeholders
Work collaboratively across the Land and Property Team, Finance, Procurement and operational service areas
Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and programme teams
Represent GMCA as a knowledgeable and professional commercial lead

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who can provide confidence, challenge and leadership across a complex capital programme.

Professional Experience

Chartered Quantity Surveyor with MRICS status (or equivalent)
Significant experience delivering commercial and cost management services within construction and property projects
Strong experience managing projects through the full lifecycle from procurement to final accounts
Experience working with consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
Experience operating within complex stakeholder environments

Commercial and Technical Expertise

Excellent understanding of cost planning, forecasting and commercial risk management
Strong contract administration and procurement knowledge
Ability to challenge commercial information and provide robust assurance
Strong financial management and value-for-money focus
Knowledge of construction delivery, project governance and public sector investment environments

Skills and Behaviours

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Commercially astute with sound professional judgement
Committed to continuous improvement and professional development
Passionate about delivering positive outcomes through public investment

The Impact You'll Have

This role is about much more than cost management.

You will help ensure that major public investment programmes are delivered efficiently, responsibly and successfully. Through your commercial expertise, you will support the creation of modern, sustainable and high-performing facilities that enable Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to continue protecting communities across the city region.

In this role, you will:

Protect and maximise the value of public investment
Support delivery of a modern and sustainable emergency services estate
Enable effective decision-making through robust commercial advice and assurance
Contribute to improved operational facilities for frontline services
Help embed high standards of governance, financial control and programme performance across GMCA

Why Join GMCA and What Sets Us Apart?

There has never been a more important time to invest in public infrastructure and service transformation.

You will join a team delivering complex and high-profile capital programmes that are shaping the future of Greater Manchester. Working alongside experienced property, programme and project professionals, you will help deliver meaningful change with tangible benefits for residents, communities and public services.

You will be part of a team that is:

Delivering transformative capital investment programmes
Supporting sustainability and net-zero ambitions through estate modernisation
Driving commercial excellence and value for money
Working collaboratively to deliver lasting public benefit
Committed to continuous improvement and professional development

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are an experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor looking for an opportunity to work on complex and meaningful projects with genuine regional impact, we'd like to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to apply your commercial expertise to programmes that matter, helping deliver critical infrastructure and supporting the future resilience of Greater Manchester's emergency services.

Joining Our Team Offers a Host of Exceptional Benefits

Hybrid Working flexibility to blend office and remote working
Learning and Development opportunities to support your career growth
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service
Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.2% employer contribution
Season Ticket Loans, Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Volunteering opportunities to support local communities
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
Occupational Health support and wellbeing services

How to Apply

Applications close 23rd August 2026

Submit your CV to register your interest or request an informal discussion. For further information about the role, please contact H[email protected]

Mandatory Information:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on-site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

GM Elevate Programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme within the last two years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application?

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