Quantity Surveyor - Drylining / SFS

Think Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction business in North-West England seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a client-facing role. You'll manage multiple projects valued between £1.5m - £2m, including hotels and schools, ensuring profitability and compliance while building strong client relationships.

Benefits

Genuine career progression

Competitive salary based on experience

Collaborative team culture

Involvement in diverse projects

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience with Drylining and SFS projects.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects from procurement to final account.
• Provide accurate and timely cost reporting and financial management.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages.

Skills

Client relationships

Cost reporting

Financial management

Negotiation skills

Project management

IT proficiency

Education

Minimum 3-4 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong knowledge of JCT contracts

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Drylining / SFS

North-West England

40,000 - 55,000 DOE

Start: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction business specialising in Drylining and SFS (Steel Framing Systems) packages. This is a client-facing, full package QS role, offering exposure to a diverse project portfolio and long-term career development.

You will be responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently, with typical values between 1.5m - 2m, including a hotel and a school project both commencing within the next 4-8 weeks.

This role is site and region-based in the North West, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects from procurement to final account.
• Provide accurate and timely cost reporting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages, valuations, and variations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular site meetings and clear communication.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company commercial procedures.
• Work closely with project teams to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes.
• Take full ownership of project budgets and profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor,
• Experience working on Drylining and SFS projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple live projects of similar value simultaneously.
• Experience working on commercial or education sector schemes is desirable (e.g. hotels, schools).
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and full project lifecycle commercial duties.
• Highly client-facing with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Excel and QS software packages.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the Northwest.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary 40,000 - 55,000 depending on experience.
• Immediate start with pipeline of secured projects.
• Genuine career progression in a growing business.
• Involvement in diverse, challenging projects.
• Collaborative team culture with real responsibility from day one.