Looking to build a career, not just fill a role?

If you want real project exposure, mentorship from experienced consultants, and a genuine path towards Senior QS and Employer’s Agent status, this could be the next step you’re looking for.

We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor who’s ready to get hands-on with cost and commercial management on complex residential schemes, and grow into a senior, client-facing role over time.

We’re growing our North West Residential team at CPC Project Services and we’re doing it properly – not backfilling roles but investing in people we want to develop and keep.

Why this role, why now?

We’ve seen a major increase in project awards across a number of key residential frameworks, alongside new opportunities coming through our in-house Land & Partnerships team.

In short: we’ve got the work, and we need the right people to help deliver it.

You’ll join a high-performing, close-knit residential team of 20+ professionals across our UK offices, working on projects that genuinely make a difference throughout the North West.

We partner with some of the area’s most prominent housing providers, delivering complex residential schemes within social housing, our core market, alongside Build-to-Rent (BTR), extra-care and supported living developments.

Our live portfolio includes multiple large-scale contracts throughout the region, typically 100–150 units, with a strong focus on regeneration, affordable housing and the creation of sustainable, mixed-tenure communities.

What you’ll actually do –

You’ll be hands-on from day one, working alongside senior consultants and Employer’s Agents on live residential schemes, and building towards taking on more of the following yourself:

• Supporting early site due diligence assessments / viability reviews
• Contributing to technical detail review / risk register production
• Assisting with pre- and post-contract programme production, building your understanding of key milestones
• Cost estimate / plan production
• Supporting tender / procurement strategy advice and implementation
• Assisting with contract selection advice and negotiation
• Contract administration (JCT suites covering D&B, SBC, Intermediate and MW, in addition to Development Agreements)
• Building client relationships alongside senior colleagues — with a clear path towards leading those relationships yourself
• Supporting delivery: keeping schemes on time, on budget, to a high standard
• Learning from experienced consultants, with genuine support and mentoring to help you progress towards Senior QS / Employer’s Agent status

What we’re looking for –

• Working towards or recently achieved MRICS chartership
• Some exposure to housing is preferred — affordable housing is our ideal, but broader residential experience (apartments, mixed-tenure schemes, BTR) will also be considered
• Employer’s Agent exposure isn’t essential — we’ll support you to build these skills, including chairing meetings and being client-facing, as you develop
• Keen, proactive, and genuinely interested in developing your commercial and client-facing skills
• Consultancy background is our preference, but we’re equally open to client-side or main contractor QSs, provided you have some housing experience

Why CPC? (and why people stay) –

We’re not your typical consultancy.

• Employee-owned — you share in the success you help create
• Clear progression — not just talked about, actually delivered
• Real impact — your work is visible, valued and recognised
• Strong pipeline — meaningful projects that improve communities

Our Managing Partner started here in 1993 and worked his way up. That tells you everything about what’s possible here.

With a clear plan to reach £100m by 2033, this is a company firmly on an exciting growth journey.

What’s in it for you –

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare cover (including dental and optical) for you and your family
• Travel insurance, including winter sports
• Private pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working to support your lifestyle
• Full support with professional memberships and ongoing development

Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunities –

CPC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled individuals and are committed to providing opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted with real responsibility, given the autonomy to lead, and supported to progress rather than left waiting for it, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now, or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out if this could be the right move for you.

Polite notice to recruitment agencies: We are not seeking external recruitment support at this time. Speculative CVs will not be accepted and will not be considered a valid introduction.