Quantity Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Early finish Fridays

Career progression to Senior Quantity/

Job summary

UK Staffing Group Limited is recruiting for a standalone Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist construction business in Manchester. This role offers exposure to turnkey projects across UK/Europe, with strong collaboration with Project Managers and the commercial team.

You will manage valuations, variations, and cost reporting, while supporting commercial decisions and relationships with clients and subcontractors. A clear path to Senior Quantity Surveyor exists as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Contractor-side experience preferred.
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts is desirable.
• Experience with valuations, variations and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of turnkey construction projects.
• Prepare valuations and manage variations.
• Advise on commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and commercial negotiations.
• Review project costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support contract administration on Design & Build projects.
• Prepare cost reports and assist forecasting.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Visit project sites as required.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contractor-side experience

Building Services or MEP experience

Design & Build project experience

JCT/NEC contracts knowledge

Valuations

Cost reporting

Communication skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester, Office Based

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent

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 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

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
• Contractor-side experience
• Building Services or MEP experience
• Design & Build project experience
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness
• 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

£55,000 - £75,000 salary, depending on experience

Car allowance

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

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