Quantity Surveyor

Stride; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor based in Manchester, UK, to manage financial forecasts and costs for a main contractor specializing in residential and commercial construction. The position offers a salary range of £55,000 - £65,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career advancement. As Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee project budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role promises involvement in large-scale, impactful projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexible approach

Career advancement opportunities

Involvement in diverse and impactful projects

Qualifications

• University degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Preferred accreditation by RICS.
• A Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship available.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, costs, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly cost-value reports and financial forecasts.
• Oversee procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Cost/value reporting

Subcontractor management

Negotiation skills

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Stride Recruitment are urgently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to manage financial forecasts, cost/value reports, managing subcontractor payments, and maximizing cash flow for a main contractor specialising in residential and commercial construction across the UK, based in Manchester.

What’s on offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 (experienced)
• Hybrid working with flexible working approach
• Career advancement: The company provides opportunities for advancement, with some roles seen as a "rare opportunity due to low staff turnover," suggesting career progression paths.
• Impactful projects: You can contribute to meaningful projects in the civil engineering and water sectors, which are often large-scale and impactful.
• Diverse projects: Depending on the specific role, you may work on a variety of projects, such as a recent £14 million lab for a university.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, costs, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly cost-value reports and financial forecasts.
• Oversee the procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Negotiate contracts, handle variations, and resolve disputes.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior quantity surveying staff.
• Ensure projects comply with health and safety regulations.

Academic qualifications

University degree

The most common route is to complete a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, preferably accredited by a professional body like the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Degree apprenticeship

A Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship for those who wanted to earn a salary while they train. This route can eventually lead to a degree apprenticeship and becoming a chartered surveyor.

Thank you for taking the time to review this position and if you are interested please submit your most up to date CV to be contacted by Sam Day @ Stride