Quantity Surveyor

Inspired; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm in Manchester is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage subcontractor procurement and maintain cost reporting. The role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 - £60,000 based on experience, and presents the opportunity to work within a well-structured team on multiple projects. Candidates should be degree qualified and possess strong technical knowledge in construction. Apply with your CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in construction/fit out.
• Strong technical knowledge in construction.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and order placement within budget.
• Preparing valuations, applications and accurate cost reporting.
• Attending site visits and meetings.
• Tracking retention, applications and payments.
• Identifying opportunities for design alternatives and cost savings.
• Supporting multiple projects with strong organisation.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in construction

Good communication and leadership skills

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Able to work well under pressure

Deliver on time and efficiently

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor role focusing on managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and order placement within budget; preparing valuations, applications and accurate cost reporting; attending site visits and meetings; tracking retention, applications and payments; identifying design alternatives, cost savings and value engineering; supporting multiple projects with strong organisation and efficiency; able to take off and measure from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and order placement within budget
• Preparing valuations, applications and accurate cost reporting
• Attending site visits and meetings (pre-start, design and final account stages)
• Ensuring retention, applications and payments are tracked and up to date
• Identifying opportunities for design alternatives, cost savings and value engineering
• Supporting multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisation and efficiency
• Able to take off and measure from drawings

Requirements

• Degree qualified. Experience in construction/fit out
• Strong technical knowledge in construction
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Able to work well under pressure
• Deliver on time and efficiently

What we offer

• Central Manchester office
• £45,000 - £60,000 salary based on experience
• Working for a well-established company with a forward order book that goes into 2026

How to apply

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV to [e-mail].