Quantity Surveyor

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Limited is assisting a growing contractor in Manchester to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will oversee the commercial management of several projects in the North West, from pre-construction through to final accounts, handling budgets, procurement and client relations.

The role offers exposure to projects up to £15 million with clear progression. Salary up to £68,000, plus car allowance and an annual bonus; start date before Christmas or January 2027 at the

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Proven track record delivering construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of construction projects from inception to completion
• Cost planning, procurement and subcontractor management
• Preparing and negotiating subcontract packages
• Valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monitoring project budgets and financial reporting
• Supporting pre-construction and tender activities
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Job description

Manchester | Projects Across the North West & UK | Up to £68,000 + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus

Ready to take ownership of major construction projects and play a key role in a growing business?

Our client is an established and expanding construction contractor delivering projects across the Commercial, Industrial, Leisure and Education sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Manchester-based commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to progress within a business that consistently wins new work and offers exposure to a diverse range of projects valued up to £15 million.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and Directors, you will manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Initially, you will support projects in the Pre-Construction phase before taking ownership of a live project from January onwards.

You can expect to oversee 2-3 projects simultaneously, with schemes located predominantly across Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, alongside occasional UK-wide projects for key clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of construction projects from inception to completion
• Cost planning, procurement and subcontractor management
• Preparing and negotiating subcontract packages
• Valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monitoring project budgets and financial reporting
• Supporting pre-construction and tender activities
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Project Portfolio

The business secures new projects on a regular basis and works across a variety of sectors including:

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Leisure
• Education

A major client is Center Parcs, with projects delivered nationwide and values reaching £5 million. The wider portfolio includes developments valued up to £15 million.

About You

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Proven track record delivering construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £68,000
• Car allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Mix of office-based work, site visits and client interaction
• Immediate interviews available
• Start date before Christmas or January 2027 at the latest

If you're a commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a successful contractor with ambitious growth plans and a varied project portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.