Project Quantity Surveyor – Manchester (Car Allowance)

Lester Lloyd Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Career progression opportunities

Car allowance or company car

Job summary

Lester Lloyd Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to oversee live projects across South Manchester, focusing on cost control, valuations and procurement. You will work closely with the Senior QS and project team to deliver commercial outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least five years' post-graduate experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with a proactive, commercially aware approach.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction/commercial discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Strong experience within the construction industry.
• Practical experience of valuations, variations, subcontractor payments and placing orders.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The confidence to attend and contribute to client meetings.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A proactive, professional and commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of allocated construction projects.
• Preparing and managing monthly valuations.
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations.
• Preparing and issuing subcontract orders and managing procurement.
• Managing and assessing subcontractor payments and applications.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Producing accurate commercial and financial reports.
• Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and project delivery teams.
• Attending client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Reviewing project progress and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects from start to completion.
• Potentially managing the commercial aspects of two live projects at the same time.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Lester Lloyd Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to oversee live projects across South Manchester, focusing on cost control, valuations and procurement. You will work closely with the Senior QS and project team to deliver commercial outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least five years' post-graduate experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with a proactive, commercially aware approach.