Quantity Surveyor

MACMORAN RECRUITMENT Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee a £10m residential development in Manchester. The role involves managing commercial aspects, ensuring cost accuracy, and collaboration with a dynamic team. Candidates should have experience in residential construction and strong knowledge of JCT contracts, offering a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus car allowance and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Opportunity to work on flagship residential scheme

Supportive team

Long-term career prospects

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Confident managing projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Able to work collaboratively within a dynamic project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project, from procurement through final accounts.
• Prepare cost plans, valuations, and budget forecasts.
• Lead on tendering, subcontractor management, and contract administration.
• Provide accurate monthly reporting and maintain strong cost control.
• Work closely with the site team to ensure financial performance aligns with project goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Experience in residential construction

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Residential Build (£10m)

Manchester

£55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Manchester to oversee a £10m residential development made up of a mix of houses and apartments. You'll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring commercial control, cost accuracy, and smooth delivery from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project, from procurement through final accounts
• Prepare cost plans, valuations, and budget forecasts
• Lead on tendering, subcontractor management, and contract administration
• Provide accurate monthly reporting and maintain strong cost control
• Work closely with the site team to ensure financial performance aligns with project goals
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in residential construction
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Confident managing projects of similar scale and complexity
• Able to work collaboratively within a dynamic project team

What's on Offer

• Salary between £55,000 - £65,000
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to work on a flagship residential scheme in Manchester
• Supportive team, long-term career prospects, and continued professional development

If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact on a major development and grow with an expanding business, we'd love to hear from you