Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a hybrid role covering Manchester and North West. You will manage high-value projects, taking commercial ownership and supporting operational teams in a meaningful way. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and progressive career opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Lifestyle benefits

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor from a housing, construction or property background.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and deliver projects to budget and timescales.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial and contractual ownership of construction projects.
• Manage subcontractors and cost reporting for financial performance.
• Lead on cost forecasting and budget control.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Financial acumen

Contractual control

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid Role

Covering Manchester & North West – Home, office and site working.

£47,920 – £53,345 + Car Allowance + Excellent Pension + 28 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays) rising with service + Health Cash Plan + Lifestyle Benefits + Employee Assistance Programme + Volunteering Days + More.

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of projects and lead from the front? Would you like to join a respected organisation that offers genuine career stability, professional development, and a supportive working culture?

Overview

This permanent, full‑time role offers outstanding benefits, structured progression and the chance to manage high‑value projects that improve communities across the North West. You’ll be part of a trusted commercial team working on meaningful property and construction programmes that directly impact communities.

The role requires taking financial and contractual control of construction and refurbishment projects, working closely with operational teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure strong commercial performance and best value. You will lead your own workstream, manage budgets, risk, and compliance, mentor junior team members and ensure robust governance at every stage of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial and contractual ownership of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and cost reporting to ensure strong financial performance.
• Provide commercial advice to operational teams and ensure compliance with contractual processes.
• Lead on cost forecasting, value engineering and budget control.
• Line‑manage one Assistant Surveyor.

Qualifications

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor from a housing, construction or property background.
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and deliver projects to budget and timescales.
• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including pension, holiday, health plans, lifestyle perks, employee assistance programme, volunteering days and more. Competitive salary with car allowance and performance‑based progression.