Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

• Annual Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 plus Car Allowance & Benefits
• Location: Manchester
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join an award-winning, family-owned construction business based in Manchester, dedicated to improving lives through our projects. We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Land Reclamation and Civils division, which is instrumental in delivering civil engineering, infrastructure, and environmental improvement schemes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage valuations, payments, and commercial reporting, including cost value reconciliations and final accounts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and management, ensuring compliance with financial, contractual, and health & safety requirements.
• Assess and value changes, handling variations, compensation events, and claims for extensions of time or loss/expense.
• Liaise with clients and the supply chain on commercial matters and provide contract administration support.
• Maximise project profitability through risk management, dispute resolution, and cost control.
• Support estimating teams in pricing tenders where required.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to change control and contract procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong background in commercial management and the full surveying process.
• Solid knowledge of construction contract law, cost reporting, valuations, and the preparation of final accounts.
• Experience in managing sub-contract accounts from appointment through to final settlement.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage risk, mitigate challenges, and drive best practice in a variety of projects including civil engineering, highways, utilities, regeneration, and public realm schemes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package up to £60k depending on experience, plus a £4,000 car allowance and access to the Tusker Car Scheme.
• Enhanced pension contributions and life assurance cover of 3x salary.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a Christmas shutdown, holiday purchase/sale options
• Bupa Private Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing initiatives, eye care benefits, access to our benefits portal, and ongoing learning through our online training platform. xwwtmva

How to apply:

To apply for this Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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