Job ID: 6593Salary: 45000 -55000Location: ManchesterRegion: Manchester, North WestA Major Main Contractor is currently looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a term maintenance contract based in Manchester.Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager responsible for 2-3 Assistant/Quantity Surveyor’s.The successful post-holders prime function is to increase value, reduce cost, drive profit and manage risk in a safe and ethical manner of the contracts they are working on.Key Responsibilities:Line management and integration of new team members where appropriateEnsure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are received on timeProvide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team.Help ensure that business targets and KPI’s are exceeded Preparation of monthly cost / value reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Production of commercial reports together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts – monitoring of such accounts against forecasts Implementation and compliance with the contract change control procedure and monitoring thereof including notices to client as appropriate Commercial and contractual advice to area team as and when required Managing sub-contractors including sending out enquiries, collating prices, comparing with tender, negotiation, order placement, agreement of account and payment Carry out any other duties not identified above and as required by their manager Essential Experience: To be considered for this role you must have experience of working for a sub/main contractor on a civil engineering project in the UK in a commercial role. Unfortunately without this you will not be considered for the role. Desirable Key Skills and Qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management Excellent IT skills including MS Office and in particular Excel Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills
Quantity Surveyor – Highways in Manchester employer: Pinnacle Recruitment
As a leading contractor in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Our Warrington office offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while you lead a talented team of Quantity Surveyors in managing diverse projects. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, we provide our staff with the tools and support needed to thrive in their careers.
