Quantity Surveyor

Uniting People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

A leading fire protection specialist is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to oversee projects in Manchester. The role involves managing financials for sprinkler installation projects and ensuring compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience in fire protection installations, strong interpersonal skills, and commercial acumen. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment across various locations in the North.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Must have experience on major fire protection installation projects.
• Must have a mechanical background specializing in fire protection.
• Ability to work across departments to maximise profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage financials and contracts for projects.
• Lead commercial strategy in contract negotiations.
• Maximize project profitability through data management.
• Maximise project profitability through value opportunities and cost control.
• Provide accurate monthly CVRs, managing risk and opportunity.
• Lead commercial matters including insurance and bonds.
• Manage applications for payment and retention collection.
• Address contractual issues promptly, balancing business protection and relationships.
• Improve Nett WIP figures through cash collection and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with company commercial and legal policies.

Skills

Experience in fire protection installation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Project profitability

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Competitive salary + company vehicle (or allowance)

We are a leading fire protection specialist focusing on commercial, residential and domestic sprinklers. We provide specialist services across the UK. With a commitment to excellence, we deliver top-tier fire protection services to a diverse range of clients. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about fire safety and protection. We are looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to our Manchester team in the new year overseeing projects in the North!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financials and contracts for major sprinkler installation projects
• Lead commercial strategy in contract negotiations and execution
• Review contracts and support business governance gateways
• Maximize project profitability through value opportunities and cost control
• Provide accurate monthly CVRs, managing risk and opportunity
• Lead commercial matters including insurance and bonds
• Manage applications for payment and retention collection
• Address contractual issues promptly, balancing business protection and relationships
• Improve Nett WIP figures through cash collection and cost control
• Ensure compliance with company commercial and legal policies

Key Requirements:

• Experience working in a similar role
• Must have experience working on major fire protection installation projects for commercial and residential contracts
• Must have a mechanical background specialising in fire protection
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commercial acumen and the ability to work collaboratively across different departments
• Valid UK driving licence
• Competitive market salary, dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Manchester office, project work across the north
• Work with a leading fire protection specialist
• Collaborative and innovative work environment