Project Quantity Surveyor

MTR Partnership; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus

Development opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

MTR Partnership in Manchester seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on high-profile North West projects. You will manage cost control, valuations, and contract administration across schemes from £10m+ while working with operations and design teams to maximize commercial performance.

The role requires main contractor experience, strong IT skills, and a solid understanding of construction contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience with main contractors on large schemes.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake commercial and contractual requirements on designated projects.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and valuations for review.
• Manage sub-contractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Ensure site records and correspondence meet contract requirements.
• Maintain client/design team relationships to support project success.

Skills

IT literacy

Main contractor experience

Contract knowledge

Cost reporting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company:

We are working with one of the North West's best-known Building Contractors who successfully deliver high profile, new build projects for a varied client base across the North West of England.

They are renowned for their excellent training and development programme and their policy of giving their team the opportunity to take on significant levels of responsibility at relatively early stages in their career.

The vast majority of their projects come from repeat business from an enviable client base.

Their supply chain includes some of the best subcontractors in the North West as they pay them on time & treat them well.

The Role:

Typical projects include commercial, industrial, multi-storey residential, heritage and leisure projects. They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team; they have secured a number of prestigious schemes across Greater Manchester & Lancashire.

Reporting in to an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor you will work closely with the operations and technical teams to help reach a successful commercial outcome on the projects.

General responsibilities will include the following;

• Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes,


• Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities,


• Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Manager,


• Good working knowledge of and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement,


• Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account,


• Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts,


• To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures,


• Maintain a close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project and


• Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.

You:

• Ideally, they would like to recruit a Quantity Surveyor who has worked for a main contractor undertaking schemes in excess of £10m. You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England daily – your time will be split between the office and sites.


• You will be IT literate.


• Very contractually aware with good knowledge of Construction Contracts.

Rewards:

• They offer a really good salary and benefits package including a generous bonus that rewards endeavour.


• You will be working with a successful, cash-rich contractor who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment.


• The chance to work on a significant, high-profile project for a leading North West based business.