Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Building Careers UK Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator with brickwork experience in Macclesfield. You will manage the commercial aspects of masonry projects, ensuring financial control and contract compliance.

You will liaise with clients, site teams and subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budget, handling valuations, variations and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Experience with brickwork, masonry or façade projects is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience handling valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated brickwork and masonry projects.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage variations, compensation events and contractual changes.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and main contractors.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Budget control

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Brickwork

Location: Macclesfield

Salary/Package: £45,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-owned specialist construction contractor with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality brickwork and masonry packages across the UK.

Working with some of the largest main contractors and developers in the country, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and successful project delivery. Its portfolio includes prestigious residential, commercial, industrial, education and leisure developments.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued business growth, the company is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established specialist brickwork contractor, managing the commercial aspects of a varied portfolio of masonry and brickwork projects.

You will take responsibility for the financial and contractual management of projects, working closely with operational teams, site management, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully and commercially controlled.

The role will involve managing brickwork packages from procurement and contract award through to final account, providing commercial support and ensuring costs, variations and financial reporting are accurately maintained.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with experience working for a specialist subcontractor, ideally within brickwork, masonry or the wider construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated brickwork and masonry projects.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage variations, compensation events and contractual changes.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and main contractors.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Manage the procurement of materials, labour and subcontractor packages.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure packages are procured competitively.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, valuations and payments.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and the wider supply chain.

Reporting & Project Delivery

• Produce regular cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Work closely with project managers, contracts managers and site teams.
• Attend commercial and project progress meetings.
• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.
• Support the successful delivery of projects within agreed budgets and programmes.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a specialist subcontractor would be advantageous.
• Brickwork, masonry or façade experience would be particularly beneficial.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Confident negotiating with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to commercial deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience.
• Additional company package.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing specialist contractor.
• Involvement in a diverse portfolio of prestigious construction projects.
• Supportive commercial and operational teams.
• Long-term career development opportunities.