Quantity Surveyor

Vantage Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Vantage Consulting in the Manchester area is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for projects. Office-based with occasional site travel, you will work with Project Managers, Engineers and clients to ensure commercial viability.

The role requires strong experience in M&E and NEC/JCT contract knowledge, with a track record of managing cash flow, cost control and monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in engineering, construction or M&E
• Strong Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) project experience
• Experience taking commercial responsibility for projects
• Solid understanding of project cash flow and cost management
• Experience producing monthly commercial reports
• Ability to manage project schedules, costs and commercial activity
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a wider commercial team
• Familiarity with NEC contracts
• Familiarity with JCT contracts

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of assigned projects from commencement through to completion
• Manage project costs, cash flow and overall commercial performance
• Prepare and deliver monthly commercial and financial reports
• Manage project activity schedules and associated commercial documentation
• Identify and manage variations, risks and commercial opportunities
• Support project forecasting, cost control and financial planning
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to ensure projects remain commercially viable
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Support contractual and commercial matters throughout project delivery
• Attend client and project sites when required

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

M&E experience

Cash flow management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for your own projects, working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, clients and the wider commercial team. This is an office-based position in the Manchester area, with occasional travel to project sites when required. Site travel is not expected to be frequent.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of assigned projects from commencement through to completion
• Manage project costs, cash flow and overall commercial performance
• Prepare and deliver monthly commercial and financial reports
• Manage project activity schedules and associated commercial documentation
• Identify and manage variations, risks and commercial opportunities
• Support project forecasting, cost control and financial planning
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to ensure projects remain commercially viable
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Support contractual and commercial matters throughout project delivery
• Attend client and project sites when required

About You

The business is open to candidates at a strong intermediate Quantity Surveyor through to Senior Quantity Surveyor level. The priority is finding someone who can confidently take responsibility for projects and operate as part of a collaborative team.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within an engineering, construction or M&E environment
• Strong Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) project experience
• Experience taking commercial responsibility for projects
• Strong understanding of project cash flow and cost management
• Experience producing monthly commercial reports
• Ability to manage project schedules, costs and commercial activity
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider commercial team
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of JCT contracts

Desirable Experience

• Data Centre project experience
• Wider construction or groundworks experience
• Experience working directly with end clients
• Experience managing multi-million-pound projects

Why Join?

You will join an established commercial team consisting of experienced Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial professionals, while having the autonomy to take ownership of your own projects.

Package

• £40,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
• Additional company benefits
• Permanent position
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Exposure to significant M&E and Data Centre projects
• Established and growing project pipeline