Quantity Surveyor (PFP)

Probuild Recruitment Solutions; Salford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage the pricing and commercial control for PFP projects. You'll take ownership from day one, with opportunities for career advancement to a Commercial Manager role. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, with immediate autonomy in a supportive environment focused on growth. Ideal candidates should have background in PFP or contracts management with strong pricing skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Clear pathway to Commercial Manager

Supportive leadership and resources to expand projects

Qualifications

• Experience in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) and construction.
• Strong financial acumen for pricing and cost management.
• Ability to mentor and grow a team as division expands.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of pricing and cost estimating for PFP projects.
• Drive margin performance and ensure commercial clarity across projects.
• Collaborate with managers and teams to validate pricing assumptions.

Skills

PFP experience

Pricing skills

Commercial management

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor

Salford, Greater Manchester

Up to £60,000 per annum

A leading specialist PFP / fire protection contracting division

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist PFP (Passive Fire Protection) division that is scaling rapidly. You’ll step into a pivotal role from day one, owning the commercial function for PFP projects and shaping how we win, deliver, and grow. If you have PFP experience — or come from a Contracts Manager / Operations background with pricing strength — this could be your chance to lead and build something exceptional.

Opportunity

You will be the sole QS in the PFP division, holding full responsibility for pricing, commercial control, and margin delivery. As the business wins more work, there is scope to grow a small team and — eventually — step into a Commercial Manager role. You’ll be front and centre of the division’s growth, freeing up contract managers and senior leadership to focus on delivery and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of pricing and cost estimating for PFP enquiries and tenders
• Ensure accurate, proactive pricing that reflects risk, resource, and margin goals
• Drive margin performance and commercial discipline across projects
• Identify trends or root causes in returns or pricing losses (e.g. fire risk assessments or PFP-specific risk items)
• Collaborate with Contracts Managers, design and operations teams to validate assumptions
• Support negotiation with clients and subcontractors to protect commercial position
• Monitor change control, variations, and ensure commercial clarity on all projects
• Produce (or lead the production of) cost reports, forecasts, and commercial insights as needed
• Mentor or recruit future team members as the division grows

What’s in it for you

• You will lead the entire QS / pricing function for a PFP division — immediate autonomy and influence
• A clear pathway to Commercial Manager as new work comes in
• Supportive leadership wanting you to succeed, with resource and budget to expand
• Exposure to a diverse pipeline of 24 live PFP projects across multiple sites
• The chance to play a key role in shaping strategy, systems, and processes
• Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus benefits

If you’re ready to bring your experience in construction / PFP / commercial management to a forward‑thinking company, we want to hear from you.

Apply today, and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been shortlisted.

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