Quantity Surveyor

Reed; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy is seeking a temporary Quantity Surveyor in Manchester. This role involves managing commercial aspects of construction projects, delivering planned works to approximately 13,000 housing units. Candidates should have a relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying and commercial experience. The position offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, along with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Membership or working towards membership of a professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB).
• Understanding of contract procedures within a partnership-based procurement environment.
• Ability to travel to various sites; full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
• Prepare feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Take ownership of estimating and cost planning.

Skills

Commercial experience in a construction project-related environment

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying (e.g., HNC, HND, BSc, MSc)

Tools

Knowledge of Building Contracts including JCT, PSPC, NEC

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

• Job Type: Temporary (6 months, with potential extension)
• Location: Manchester
• Hybrid working model (3 days office-based, 2 days home-based).

We are seeking a temporary Quantity Surveyor to join our Design & Delivery Team at Manchester City Council. This role involves delivering planned, programmed works to approximately 13,000 housing units, including high-rise, low-rise, and sheltered blocks. The successful candidate will manage the commercial elements of major schemes such as kitchen and bathroom replacements, rewiring, heating installations, fire-risk assessment works, zero-carbon schemes, and more. This position requires travel to various sites, and access to a vehicle is preferable.

Day-to-Day of the Role

• Manage commercial aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
• Prepare feasibility studies and procurement reports, applying Value Management techniques at project outset.
• Take ownership of estimating, cost planning, and presenting project cost plans.
• Participate in all stages of the procurement process, including producing tender documentation under the direction of the Commercial Manager.
• Implement and manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Engage in value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Ensure projects managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently, and on time.
• Develop relationships with clients and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and negotiation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Commercial experience in a construction project-related environment.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying (e.g., HNC, HND, BSc, MSc) or equivalent experience.
• Membership or working towards membership of a professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB).
• Knowledge of Building Contracts including JCT, PSPC, NEC, etc.
• Understanding of contract procedures within a partnership-based procurement environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel to various sites; full UK driving licence preferred.