Quantity Surveyor

PTSG Electrical Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance (3x salary)

Online GP access + prescriptions

Vivup discount platform (gym, tech,hol

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Job summary

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services in the UK and Europe. We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to commercially manage Lightning Protection projects, from post-tender activity through final payment.

You will handle JCT/NEC contracts, manage financial risk with project managers, submit payment applications, track variations and produce CVR reports. The role requires at least 1 year QS experience, good measurement skills, and a solid grasp of contracts and project finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of QS experience.
• Good practical skills in measurement.
• Solid understanding of contract details and project finance.
• Familiar with spreadsheets and analysing cost changes.
• CSCS card or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial elements post tender from start to final payment.
• Handle communications and compliance for JCT/NEC contracts.
• Work with Project Managers to spot and reduce financial and contractual risks.
• Submit payment applications, manage variations and track costs.
• Produce weekly and monthly CVR reports for management.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor basics

Measurement skills

Contract details & finance

Cost variation analysis

CSCS card

Job description

Join PTSG, a market leader in vital safety systems. We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to commercially manage our Lightning Protection projects. If you enjoy a fast paced environment and have good contract knowledge including JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts—this is your next step.

About the role

You'll manage all commercial elements post tender, from the start of a project right through to the final payment:

• Contract Focus: Handle all communication and compliance for JCT/NEC and other contracts.
• Risk Management: Work with Project Managers to spot and reduce financial and contractual risks.
• Submit payment applications, manage variations and track costs.
• Reporting: Produce clear weekly and monthly financial reports (CVR) for management.

What You Need

We care about your core QS skills and attitude, if you haven't worked in lightning protection before we can provide training in the sector specifics.

• Minimum 1 year of QS experience.
• Good practical skills in measurement
• A solid understanding of contract details and project finance.
• Familiar with spreadsheets and analysing cost changes.
• You must have or be willing to get a CSCS card.

Why Join Us?

We're stable, growing, and prioritise your learning. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits and a supportive team ready to help you specialise.

• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Online GP access + prescriptions
• Vivup discount platform (gym, tech, holidays, retail & more)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe.

Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access and Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions and Water Treatment.

With approximately 4,000 specialists supporting more than 90,000 customers across 200,000 buildings and delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to providing safe, compliant and high-quality services nationwide.

Our aim is simple: to be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.

We recognise the valuable skills that service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience and technical expertise.

We guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fair and with respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.