Project Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK

Project Quantity Surveyor

Manchester – £45,000 – £58,000

About the Company
A well-established and growing main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the UK. The business specialises in public sector and commercial developments, including blue light facilities, education, and refurbishment schemes.

Operating across the Midlands and the North, the company delivers design and build projects typically valued up to £15 million. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-standing client relationships through major frameworks, the company offers a stable and supportive environment with clear opportunities for career development.

The Role
Due to continued growth, the company is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Manchester.

The role will involve supporting and managing the commercial delivery of design and build refurbishment projects across blue light and commercial sectors, with project values up to £15 million. You will work closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and within budget.

As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Assisting with the commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account

Preparing cost plans, valuations, and financial reports

Procurement and management of subcontract packages

Managing variations and change control processes

Monitoring project costs and budgets

Supporting the preparation of final accounts

Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and the internal project team

Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager as required

The Ideal Candidate
The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will have experience working with a main contractor and will be comfortable managing the commercial aspects of refurbishment and design and build projects.

The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will have:

Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment

Experience working on commercial or public sector construction projects

Understanding of design and build refurbishment projects

Experience working on projects up to £15 million is advantageous

Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills

Good communication and negotiation abilities

Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £45,000 – £58,000

Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects

Stable pipeline of work through established frameworks

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Genuine opportunities for career progression

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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