Quantity Surveyor

Randstad CPE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor in Manchester seeks a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers opportunities to manage high-profile projects including hotels and residential towers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying and experience with general contractors. A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is preferred. This role also accommodates ambitious Assistant QS applicants looking to take on more responsibility.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying with a general contractor.
• Ability to manage procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Experience in cost control and payment applications.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Cost control, valuations, and CVR reporting.
• Identifying, pricing, and negotiating variations.
• Managing monthly applications for payment.
• Negotiating and agreeing on final accounts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Landmark City-Centre Projects

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance

About the Role

A dynamic and growing regional main contractor is recruiting a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Manchester. This company has a strong reputation for delivering a diverse range of high‑profile build and fit‑out projects.

Projects

• Hotels
• High‑Rise Residential Towers
• Large‑Scale Commercial Fit‑Outs

Responsibilities

• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Cost control, valuations, and CVR reporting.
• Identifying, pricing, and agreeing on variations.
• Managing monthly applications for payment and cash flow.
• Negotiating and agreeing on final accounts.

About You

• Commercially astute with a strong background in quantity surveying.
• Experience working for a general contractor on build or fit‑out projects.
• Strong negotiator, excellent communicator, and able to work effectively within a busy team.
• A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Opportunity for an Assistant QS

This role also presents a significant "step‑up" opportunity. Ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyors who are ready to take on more responsibility are strongly encouraged to apply. A background with a Tier 1 contractor would be highly advantageous for an Assistant‑level applicant.

Equal Opportunity

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

How to Apply

If you are looking to advance your career and work on some of Manchester's most exciting construction projects, apply now.