Quantity Surveyor

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Healthcare contributions

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to support a leading regional contractor based in Manchester or Preston. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits such as a company car, generous holiday, and healthcare support.

The ideal candidate will have a background in main contracting, with strong experience in managing projects and subcontractors. Join a supportive team that values career development and meaningful contributions to local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale new-build construction projects.
• Confident managing subcontract packages.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontract trade packages from procurement through to final account.
• Preparing valuations, subcontractor payments, and cost reports.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with clients.

Skills

Project management

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

V7 Recruitment are seeking a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our client, a leading regional contractor delivering high-quality projects across healthcare, education, hotels, apartments and commercial sectors. The first project will be based in either Manchester or Preston with further opportunities across the North West. They are offering a very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Healthcare contributions
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee assistance programme and mental health support
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities

The ideal candidate:

• A main contractor background is preferable
• Has experience working on large-scale new-build construction projects
• Is commercially minded, proactive and confident managing subcontract packages
• Has strong knowledge of procurement, tender processes, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Can build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams
• Is happy to work on sites across the North West
• Holds a degree or HNC-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Has strong organisational, communication and negotiation skills
• Is keen to develop their career within a supportive and people-focused business

Duties will include:

• Managing subcontract trade packages from procurement through to final account
• Procuring materials and subcontractors and preparing tender documentation for subcontract works
• Managing project and work packages, monitoring commercial performance and identifying risks
• Preparing valuations, subcontractor payments, variations, cost reports and final accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and maintaining accurate commercial records
• Attending internal project meetings, client meetings and progress meetings
• Providing commercial and contractual support to site teams
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal colleagues
• Supporting and mentoring Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors where required

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term role with a forward-thinking contractor that genuinely values its people. You will join a collaborative team, work on meaningful projects that positively impact local communities and benefit from genuine opportunities to develop and progress your career.

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