Employers Agent / Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Employers Agent / Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Manchester team. You will be responsible for overseeing projects from initial feasibility to construction completion, managing cost estimates and budgets, and collaborating with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in similar roles within the commercial and public sectors and possesses strong project management skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to significant projects.

Benefits

Professional development

Variety and autonomy in projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Employers Agent or QS roles on commercial and public sector development schemes.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Employers Agent – overseeing projects from feasibility to construction completion.
• Preparing and managing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and value engineering.
• Administering contracts, managing claims, and overseeing final accounts.
• Working collaboratively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Project and contract management skills

Strong communicator

Client-focused

Commercially astute

Education

Qualified professional within the construction sector

Job description

An established, independent Cost Consultancy and Project Management practice is looking for a talented Employers Agent / Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Manchester team. The company has built an enviable track record delivering major developments across the UK for commercial, public, and private clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the Employers Agent – overseeing projects from feasibility and defining client requirements through to construction completion
• Preparing and managing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and value engineering
• Administering contracts, managing claims, and overseeing final accounts
• Working collaboratively with clients, contractors, and project teams to safeguard client interests
• Ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget

About You

• Qualified professional within the construction sector
• Proven experience in Employers Agent or QS roles on commercial and public sector development schemes
• Solid project and contract management skills
• Strong communicator, client-focused, and commercially astute

Why This Opportunity?

You'll be joining a consultancy with real pedigree and momentum – trusted by clients nationwide and known for its practical, high-quality delivery. Expect variety, autonomy, professional development, and the chance to shape significant projects from start to finish.

If you're ready to build your career within a respected and ambitious team, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Contact

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.