Quantity Surveyor – Contract Administration in Rochdale

Quantity Surveyor – Construction

Manchester
£50,000-£65,000 + Package

We’re recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a growing specialist HVAC and mechanical contractor based in Manchester.

This role will focus heavily on contract administration and commercial control, supporting projects from award through to final account.

The Role

• Manage the commercial performance of HVAC and mechanical projects

• Administer contracts and ensure contractual obligations are met

• Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment

• Manage variations, change control and commercial notices

• Review subcontractor applications and accounts

• Support procurement and subcontractor appointments

• Monitor budgets, cost plans and project margins

• Produce forecasts and commercial reports

• Track contractual correspondence and key dates

• Support claims, extensions of time and loss & expense where required

• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and Project Managers

• Manage final accounts and project close-out

The Candidate

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, HVAC or M&E

• Strong understanding of contract administration

• Knowledge of common forms of contract such as JCT / NEC

• Good experience with valuations, variations and final accounts

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness

• Confident dealing with clients and subcontractors

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

• Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification preferred

Package

• £50,000-£70,000 basic

• Pension

• Company benefits

• Ongoing professional development

• Strong career progression

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of HVAC and mechanical projects

The Opportunity

This is a strong role for a QS who enjoys the contractual side of project delivery, not just cost reporting.

You’ll have real ownership of contract administration, variations, notices, valuations and final accounts, with long-term progression into Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.