Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Major D&B Project (Manchester)

Manchester - Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits

The Role

An established main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a large, high-profile Design & Build project in Manchester.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial, you will work closely with both the commercial and site teams to ensure successful project delivery, strong cost control, effective risk management, and maximised commercial returns. This role suits a builder-focused QS with strong site exposure and experience working for a main contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and support the project commercial strategy

Assist with and take ownership of commercial functions from procurement through to final account

Prepare and analyse tenders, select supply chain partners, negotiate terms and place orders

Manage site records, document control and measurement records

Assist in preparing forecasts, targets and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)

Prepare, submit and agree supply chain valuations, including certification and payments

Manage supply chain change control, including variations with robust records

Update projected final accounts regularly and agree supply chain final accounts in a timely manner

Commercially influence and challenge site management teams where required

Protect contractual and commercial entitlement

Actively participate in CVRs, maintaining an independent commercial view

Identify and manage risk and opportunity

Develop understanding of insurances, warranties and cash management

Oversee and support junior commercial staff, taking responsibility for their outputs

Carry out site-based and desktop quantity measurement

Support tendering activities when required

Ensure compliance with all internal commercial policies, procedures and systems

Person Specification

Essential:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confident user of modern technology and commercial systems

Fully conversant with standard methods of measurement

Strong commercial awareness and sense of ownership

Excellent time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Proven experience working for a main contractor on live construction projects

Desirable:

Knowledge of Eque2 (or similar commercial management systems)

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Minimum 3 years' industry experience

Professional membership (RICS / CIOB)

Values & Behaviours

Collaborative team player who treats others with respect

Professional, proactive and committed to high standards

Takes pride in work, appearance and punctuality

Actively promotes health & safety

Seeks continuous improvement and practical solutions

Demonstrates integrity, curiosity and sound commercial judgement

Treats company finances responsibly, as if their own

Focused on building sustainable, long-term relationships

Salary & Benefits

£50,000 - £65,000 basic salary

Car allowance: £5,500 per annum

Travel allowance:
Up to £400 per month (home to site)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Life Assurance: 3x salary (post-probation)

Private Medical Insurance:
Individual cover (post-probation)

Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee (employer increases to 5% post-probation)

Probation: 3 months

Notice period: 1 month (post-probation)

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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