Commercial Quantity Surveyor – Fire Protection Projects

Integral UK LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Car Allowance

Private health scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Job summary

Hall & Kay in Manchester is seeking a commercial professional to lead financial delivery for diverse projects, from £100k to £4m. You will manage interim payments, final accounts, and budgets, while guiding the project team on variations, notices and contract compliance.

The role demands experience in fire protection/building services, strong contract knowledge, and excellent negotiation and reporting abilities. A dynamic, team‑focused environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial role within fire protection or building services.
• Good base knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Proficient in cost control techniques and software.
• Awareness of dispute resolution procedures and managing disputes.
• Produce accurate monthly cost and value reports.
• Able to negotiate with clients and sub-contractors.
• Experience on final accounts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Holds a Quantity Surveying degree or currently pursuing one.
• Knowledge of construction methods and regulations relevant to Fire Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Agree interim payment amounts with clients and monitor payments.
• Negotiate final accounts and monitor cost projections monthly.
• Prepare project budgets with Sales/Project Manager as needed.
• Monitor budgets against costs and report to management monthly.
• Assist with final accounts of troublesome subcontractors.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled across projects.
• Work with project team on variations, delays, etc., and record them.
• Prepare contractual notices with Project Manager and Directors.
• Attend site visits for variations and quality checks as needed.
• Attend client meetings and tender stage reviews with Sales.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues.
• Mentor junior team members when required.

Skills

Cost control

Negotiation

Final accounts

Dispute resolution

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Independent work

Quantity Surveying degree

Pursuing degree

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Pursuing degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Hall & Kay in Manchester is seeking a commercial professional to lead financial delivery for diverse projects, from £100k to £4m. You will manage interim payments, final accounts, and budgets, while guiding the project team on variations, notices and contract compliance.

The role demands experience in fire protection/building services, strong contract knowledge, and excellent negotiation and reporting abilities. A dynamic, team‑focused environment offered.