Senior Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £59,967 to £67,469 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | M5 4WT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Salford (Personnel) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 611 |
Summary
Estates & Facilities at the University of Salford provides a comprehensive management service that underpins the University’s core objectives in teaching, research, and delivering an exceptional student experience. We are responsible for the stewardship, maintenance, and development of a diverse and complex estate, ensuring a balance between immediate operational needs and long-term priorities such as asset performance, safety, sustainability, and compliance. Our estate is distinctive and reflects the unique character of the University of Salford.
Working across reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, lifecycle investment, subcontracted services, and capital projects, the post holder will deliver evidence based insight that supports informed decision making and drives new ways of working. By applying whole life costing principles, benchmarking against sector and industry standards, and constructively challenging established practices, you will help deliver high‑quality, sustainable services that provide value for money and withstand audit and regulatory scrutiny
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with FM Operations, Procurement, and Finance to support informed sourcing decisions, contract strategies, and supply chain performance, ensuring that estates services are delivered efficiently, competitively, and in full alignment with University governance requirements.
Through robust reporting, commercial challenge, and financial insight, you will support new ways of working, effective budget management, audit readiness, and the long-term, sustainable management of the University’s built assets.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme (Salary range : £59,967-£67,469)
A collaborative and forward-thinking Estates & Facilities environment
An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working across reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, lifecycle investment, subcontracted services, and capital projects, the post holder will deliver evidence based insight that supports informed decision making and drives new ways of working. By applying whole life costing principles, benchmarking against sector and industry standards, and constructively challenging established practices, you will help deliver high‑quality, sustainable services that provide value for money and withstand audit and regulatory scrutiny
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with FM Operations, Procurement, and Finance to support informed sourcing decisions, contract strategies, and supply chain performance, ensuring that estates services are delivered efficiently, competitively, and in full alignment with University governance requirements.
Through robust reporting, commercial challenge, and financial insight, you will support new ways of working, effective budget management, audit readiness, and the long-term, sustainable management of the University’s built assets.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme (Salary range : £59,967-£67,469)
A collaborative and forward-thinking Estates & Facilities environment
An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
JOB DESCRIPTION
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