Quantity Surveyor

UK Staffing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Death in Service

25 days holiday

Early finish Fridays

Career progression

Exposure to complex projects

Long-term development

Job summary

UK Staffing Group is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a growing specialist construction business in Manchester. The role involves commercial delivery on turnkey projects across pharmaceutical, healthcare, and high-tech sectors, with potential to progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor as the team expands.

You will work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, handling valuations, variations, cost reporting, and subcontractor negotiations while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying within construction.
• Building services or MEP experience.
• Design & Build project experience.
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Experience with valuations, variations and cost reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work with Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Genuine interest in developing your career within a growing business.
• Experience in cleanrooms, pharmaceutical construction or controlled environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the commercial management of turnkey construction projects.
• Preparing valuations and managing variations.
• Advising Project Managers on commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and commercial negotiations.
• Reviewing project costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Supporting contract administration across predominantly Design & Build projects.
• Preparing cost reports and supporting project forecasting.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Visiting project sites when required.

Skills

Quantity surveying

MEP experience

Design & Build

JCT/NEC contracts

Valuations & variations

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (BBBH448) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP75000 per annum

Quantity Surveyor

About the Opportunity

UK Staffing Group is recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist construction business delivering complex turnkey projects across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and high-tech sectors. This is an opportunity to join a business where the Quantity Surveyor is genuinely involved in the commercial delivery of projects, working closely with experienced Project Managers and the wider team. You'll be joining a collaborative commercial function with an exciting pipeline of secured work across the UK and Europe. As the business continues to grow, there is genuine scope for the successful candidate to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor and take on greater responsibility within the commercial team.

The Role

Working closely with Project Managers, you'll provide commercial support across technically challenging turnkey construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial management of turnkey construction projects
• Preparing valuations and managing variations
• Advising Project Managers on commercial risks and opportunities
• Managing subcontractor accounts and commercial negotiationsReviewing project costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Supporting contract administration across predominantly Design & Build projects
• Preparing cost reports and supporting project forecasting
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• Visiting project sites when required

About You

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background within the construction sector. You'll ideally have:

• Quantity Surveying experience within construction
• Building Services or MEP experience
• Design & Build project experience
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Experience with valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams
• A genuine interest in developing your career within a growing business

Experience within cleanrooms, pharmaceutical construction or controlled environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing specialist construction business at an exciting stage of its development. You'll have the chance to work on landmark, technically challenging projects across specialist sectors while working closely with experienced Project Managers and senior members of the business. The company offers a collaborative environment where your contribution will be visible, with genuine opportunities to progress as the commercial team continues to develop.

What's On Offer

• Pension
• Death in Service
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Early finish every Friday
• Genuine progression towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and senior commercial positions
• Exposure to technically complex, specialist construction projects
• Long-term career development within a growing business

About UK Staffing Group

UK Staffing Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy partnering with businesses across the UK to connect talented professionals with opportunities where they can genuinely progress their careers. We take the time to understand both our clients and candidates, providing honest advice and ensuring the right people are matched with the right opportunities. UK Staffing Group is an equal opportunities employer and recruitment agency. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.