Quantity Surveyor

SER Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

SER Limited in Manchester is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team. You will manage monthly CVR reporting, issue subcontract orders, and handle early warnings and compensation events with clients, while ensuring financial monitoring and adherence to contractual procedures.

You will develop robust commercial processes, manage variations, payments, and final accounts, and support delivery of projects within strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying (beneficial but not essential).
• Previous experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial environment.
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience with target cost, fixed price and/or cost-reimbursable contracts.
• Water industry experience – highly desirable but not essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing monthly CVR reporting.
• Preparing and issuing subcontract orders.
• Preparing and issuing Early Warnings and Compensation Events to clients.
• Supporting the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with systems, processes and contractual procedures.
• Working to strict deadlines required under various contracts.
• Financial monitoring and reporting of assigned contracts.
• Assisting with the establishment and management of suitable construction contracts with clients to meet procurement requirements.
• Ensuring the correct administration of contract requirements, including managing variations and changes to works.
• Maintaining contemporary records to support claims, extensions of time and evaluation of variations.
• Managing the appointment and ongoing commercial management of subcontractors, including payment applications and final accounts.
• Ensuring prompt submission of invoices and/or applications for payment to clients.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Contract administration

Ability to work under pressure

Deadline driven

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: North Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 plus 26 days per annum plus bank holidays, increasing with service, private healthcare + enhanced pension

The Opportunity

Due to continued company growth and progression, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join a growing, modern business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career, with excellent opportunities for progression and the chance to play an important role within a fast-paced commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing monthly CVR reporting.
• Preparing and issuing subcontract orders.
• Preparing and issuing Early Warnings and Compensation Events to clients.
• Supporting the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with systems, processes and contractual procedures.
• Working to strict deadlines required under various contracts.
• Financial monitoring and reporting of assigned contracts.
• Assisting with the establishment and management of suitable construction contracts with clients to meet procurement requirements.
• Ensuring the correct administration of contract requirements, including managing variations and changes to works.
• Maintaining contemporary records to support claims, extensions of time and evaluation of variations.
• Managing the appointment and ongoing commercial management of subcontractors, including payment applications and final accounts.
• Ensuring prompt submission of invoices and/or applications for payment to clients.

About You

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying – beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience working within a Quantity Surveying / Commercial environment.
• Experience working with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience with target cost, fixed price and/or cost-reimbursable contract mechanisms.
• Water industry experience – highly desirable but not essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business experiencing continued growth, where you will have the opportunity to develop your commercial career and take on increasing responsibility.

You will be joining a fast-paced and supportive environment where your commercial expertise will have a direct impact on the successful delivery of projects and contracts.