Quantity Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd

Quantity Surveyor – Manchester

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their North West team, delivering high-spec commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS who enjoys being heavily involved across the full project lifecycle – not just cost management. The business is looking for a strong all-rounder with the ability to work at pace within a fast-moving Tier 1 fit-out environment.

Salary & Package:

£70,000 – £85,000 DOE
Car allowance
Bonus
Private healthcare
Pension
Excellent long-term progression opportunitiesThe successful candidate will be involved in:

Pricing and tendering projects
Cost planning and budgeting
Managing client contracts and subcontract packages
Negotiating subcontractor packages and monthly valuations
Managing variations and applications for payment
Challenging design against budget constraints
Identifying commercial risk and finding practical solutions
Protecting and maximising project margins throughout deliveryThe ideal candidate will have:

Commercial fit-out or refurbishment experience
Strong contract knowledge, including JCT
Excellent negotiation and commercial skills
Ability to manage multiple projects within fast-paced environments
Strong attention to detail and commercial instinct
Experience working closely with both operational and pre-construction teams

This role would suit someone from either a Tier 1 background or a smaller contractor where they've gained wider commercial exposure across projects