Quantity Surveyor (Retrofit) - Greater Manchester

Connolly Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Training & development

Family-run culture

Job summary

Connolly Ltd. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing refurbishment team. The role supports delivery of social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects, managing costs, procurement, valuations, and reporting to ensure profitability and high standards.

You will work with stakeholders to optimise cost control, review subcontract valuations, and produce monthly CVR reports. A degree in QS or Construction Management and at least 3 years’ experience are required, with UK

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in similar sector.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes, contract management (JCT), and legislative standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and cost management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently with high accuracy.
• Experience delivering sustainability
• Experience within retrofit and roofing desirable
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and agree target costs for individual projects, including obtaining specialist supply chain quotations.
• Produce accurate, real-time monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports detailing commercial performance against agreed targets.
• Provide feedback on historic cost data and identify areas for improved efficiency.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to achieve the highest standards of subcontract procurement and cost control.
• Ensure all external valuation receipts and subcontract payments comply with contract conditions.
• Manage, review, and authorise operative wages aligned to productivity reviews with Contracts Managers.
• Review and approve subcontractor valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Create and manage cash flow forecasts, cost reporting, and CVRs for monthly internal review meetings.
• Oversee supply chain approval process for new applications.
• Manage procurement of subcontractors, specialist materials, and plant, including ordering, payment applications, and retention management.
• Monitor and report on commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Attend and contribute to pre-start and contract close-out meetings, chairing where required.
• Foster collaboration across teams to maximise efficiency and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Connolly Ltd values.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Cost management systems

Job description

A bit about the role…

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team at Connolly Ltd. This is a key commercial role supporting the delivery of refurbishment and retrofit projects within the Social Housing sector.

You will be responsible for managing costs, procurement, valuations, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards.

A bit about us…

Connolly is a leading refurbishment company with family values at our core. We don’t just improve homes—we help build stronger communities and are committed to making a positive impact for residents.

We operate within the Social Housing sector, delivering housing services to local authorities and housing associations across West Yorkshire, the Northwest, and North Wales.

What you will be responsible for…

• Prepare and agree target costs for individual projects, including obtaining specialist supply chain quotations.
• Produce accurate, real-time monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports detailing commercial performance against agreed targets.
• Provide feedback on historic cost data and identify areas for improved efficiency.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to achieve the highest standards of subcontract procurement and cost control.
• Ensure all external valuation receipts and subcontract payments comply with contract conditions.
• Manage, review, and authorise operative wages aligned to productivity reviews with Contracts Managers.
• Review and approve subcontractor valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Create and manage cash flow forecasts, cost reporting, and CVRs for monthly internal review meetings.
• Oversee supply chain approval process for new applications.
• Manage procurement of subcontractors, specialist materials, and plant, including ordering, payment applications, and retention management.
• Monitor and report on commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Attend and contribute to pre-start and contract close-out meetings, chairing where required.
• Foster collaboration across teams to maximise efficiency and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Connolly Ltd values.

What we’d like from you…

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a similar sector/project environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes, contract management (JCT), and legislative standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and cost management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently with high accuracy.
• Experience delivering sustainability
• Experience within retrofit and roofing desirable
• Full UK driving licence.

What we’ll give you…

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, family-run business culture focused on growth and collaboration.

Ready to join Team Connolly?

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.