Quantity Surveyor – Drive Cost Control on Landmark Projects

Vertical Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment partners with a leading construction consultancy delivering high-profile UK projects. We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join the expanding team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-value developments.

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team taking ownership of commercial and cost management across multiple projects, helping drive delivery from inception to completion and building strong client and contractor relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-grad experience in QS, construction, fit-out or refurbishment
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field
• MRICS desirable or working towards chartership
• Strong commercial awareness with attention to detail and numeracy
• Able to manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships autonomously

Responsibilities

• Deliver full Quantity Surveying services across multiple sectors, from pre-contract cost planning to post-contract final accounts
• Prepare cost plans, budgets and estimates for new and ongoing projects
• Manage tendering, procurement and contract administration to ensure contractual compliance
• Assess and certify valuations, variations and final accounts accurately
• Monitor project costs and report on financial performance, risks and opportunities
• Support project teams in commercial decision-making and risk management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-project mgmt

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS qualification (or in progress)

Job description

Vertical Recruitment partners with a leading construction consultancy delivering high-profile UK projects. We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join the expanding team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-value developments.

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team taking ownership of commercial and cost management across multiple projects, helping drive delivery from inception to completion and building strong client and contractor relationships.