Quantity Surveyor

John Sisk and Son; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned international construction company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large build scheme. The role involves managing tenders, financial aspects, and liaising with site management to ensure successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare projects and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits including a company car and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increases

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare coverage

26 days holiday with an option to purchase 5 more

Employer pension scheme

Death in service life assurance

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and educational development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction projects.
• Experience working on large hospital/healthcare schemes.
• A relevant third-level qualification.
• Experience in report writing and engaging with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders and managing financial aspects to Final Account completion.
• Managing and reporting forecasts, targets, and site records.
• Liaising with and commercially influencing the site management team.
• Managing AQS and TQS, checking their work.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working on large hospital/healthcare schemes

Experience in report writing and forecast planning

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Job description

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Quantity Surveyor - Manchester

The UK Build North Business is looking for Quantity Surveyors to join the team. We have positions available on a large build scheme in Manchester. Working alongside the Project Director, the role involves working within and assisting the commercial and construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, maintaining relationships, maximizing commercial returns, and managing risk. The team is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor aiming to progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor in the near future.

John Sisk & Son has been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing tenders, analyzing, selecting appropriate subcontractors, negotiating and finalizing subcontractor orders, and managing the financial and commercial aspects to Final Account completion.
• Managing and reporting forecasts, targets, reconciliations, site records, document control, variation reporting, valuations, and assisting with site records and document control.
• Liaising with and commercially influencing/challenging the site management team while protecting JSS's commercial and contractual entitlements.
• Managing and overseeing AQS and TQS, checking their work, and signing off SMM/measurement issues.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction projects.
• Experience working on large hospital/healthcare schemes (ideal for one of the projects).
• A relevant third-level qualification.
• Experience in report writing, forecast planning, and engaging with clients and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with yearly increases.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Healthcare coverage.
• 26 days holiday with an option to purchase 5 more.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Death in service – life assurance.
• Competitive mileage rate.
• Travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Professional and educational development opportunities.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer a purpose-driven work environment, work-life balance, limitless career growth, and a great team. At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent. We understand the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can hinder remarkable candidates, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, from applying. We encourage you to showcase your transferable skills and tell your full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. We’d love to hear from you.