Grade 9 | Greater Manchester | Closing date: 26 April 2026 Oversighting, managing and driving cost and commercial performance across a portfolio of property and construction projects, ensuring delivery is controlled, efficient and commercially sound. This role sits within a major transformation programme focused on new build, refurbishment and decarbonisation of fire stations across Greater Manchester. It’s a live programme with real investment behind it, not a pipeline of ideas. You’ll take ownership of the commercial side of delivery. That includes cost planning, contract management, valuations and financial control across projects from early stage through to completion. You’ll be working closely with project managers, contractors and senior stakeholders, providing clear commercial advice and challenge where needed. A big part of the role is making sure costs are understood, risks are managed and decisions are made with full visibility. You’ll review contractor outputs, interrogate cost reports and ensure the programme is delivering value for money. This isn’t about accepting figures at face value, it’s about understanding what sits behind them and acting on it. There’s also an on-site element. You’ll be involved in site visits, progress reviews and monthly meetings, staying close to delivery and not just reporting from a distance. The role suits someone who is comfortable taking responsibility, working independently and stepping into conversations with confidence, whether that’s with contractors or senior leadership. You’ll be a qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience across either residential or commercial development. You’ll understand how projects move through RIBA stages and how commercial decisions impact delivery. You’ll bring a strong commercial mindset. You know how to manage cost, risk and contracts, but more importantly, you know when to challenge and when to push for better outcomes. You’ll also be someone who can work across teams and organisations, building relationships quickly while maintaining a clear focus on delivery. If you’re looking for a role where you can take real ownership of commercial performance across a high-profile programme, this gives you that visibility and responsibility from day one. Additional information 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. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. 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?Quantity Surveyor
We are open to secondments for this role.
Residing within Greater Manchester, or being able to regularly travel across GM sites, would be beneficial.Supporting Documents
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Location
Tootal Buildings, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU, United Kingdom
Job ID
1114
