Quantity Surveyor

Pegasus Search & Selection; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Search & Selection is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a Manchester-based, hybrid-role within a collaborative consultancy. You will engage directly with clients and project teams, handling cost planning, tendering, and commercial management from inception to completion.

The successful candidate will have a Quantity Surveying degree, consultancy exposure, and strong pre/post-contract experience. Newly MRICS or working toward chartership is advantageous in this evolving firm.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Consultancy experience within the built environment
• Strong pre and post-contract experience
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confidence working directly with clients and project teams
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality outcomes
• Newly MRICS, or working towards chartership, is advantageous but isn't essential

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans, estimates and feasibility studies
• Managing procurement and tender processes
• Producing tender documentation and analysing returns
• Contract administration and commercial management
• Cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Providing clear commercial advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Working across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, education, healthcare and regeneration projects
• Developing lasting client relationships through a proactive and professional approach

Skills

Client relationships

Ownership of projects

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

MRICS (desirable)

Tools

Cost planning

Tender management

Procurement

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Job description

Manchester | Construction Consultancy | Hybrid Working

Looking for more than just another Quantity Surveying role?

If you're a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys building strong client relationships, taking ownership of projects and working within a close-knit consultancy where your voice is genuinely heard, we'd love to speak with you.

Our client is an independent construction consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering commercially focused advice across a diverse portfolio of projects. With a growing workload and ambitious plans for the future, they're looking to strengthen their team with the appointment of a talented Quantity Surveyor.

You'll be involved in projects from inception through to completion, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

The Role

As part of a collaborative team, you'll be responsible for:

• Preparing cost plans, estimates and feasibility studies
• Managing procurement and tender processes
• Producing tender documentation and analysing returns
• Contract administration and commercial management
• Cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Providing clear commercial advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Working across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, education, healthcare and regeneration projects
• Developing lasting client relationships through a proactive and professional approach

About You

You'll ideally have:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline

Consultancy experience within the built environment

Strong pre and post-contract experience

Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail

Confidence working directly with clients and project teams

A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality outcomes

Newly MRICS, or working towards chartership, is advantageous but isn't essential

Why Join Them?

This is an opportunity to join a consultancy where you'll work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of projects while enjoying genuine responsibility, client exposure and clear opportunities for career progression.

If you're looking for a business that values quality, relationships and professional development just as much as technical expertise, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.