Quantity Surveyor (Manchester) in Preston

Currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of an assigned office refurbishment project within the Greater Manchester area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account.
• Report into the Construction Director and Commercial Director with direct exposure to the Board.
• Take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations.
• Work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors to contribute to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio.
• The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations and project reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with particular experience in the delivery of high-end office refurbishment projects.
• Experience working in a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment, confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages.
• Proficiency in preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures and best practice, and solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques and building systems.
• Comfortable working with financial and reporting tools, fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and related software.
• Full, clean driving licence required.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority.
• Approach challenges head-on, act as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise.
• This role requires someone who is ready for responsibility, visibility and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business.

Legal Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.