The Company:
We are working with a leading building contractor whose North West Office has created a great reputation for delivering technically challenging projects for clients based in the North West of England.
They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat business and carry out their own developments too.
They have a very capable senior leadership team, many with experience working with Tier 1 businesses so have put in place excellent processes and procedures without the unnecessary admin.
The Role:
They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team due to a number of recent, new project awards and a healthy pipeline of future work.
They have recently secured a new build, multi storey resi project based in Manchester due to start on site later this year and want to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to be their commercial lead on the project.
This role reports in to an experienced, visiting Managing QS who will provide ongoing support.
You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach a successful commercial outcome on the project.
The role will be mainly site based.
General responsibilities will include the following;
Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes.
Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities.
Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Manager.
Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.
Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.
Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.
To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.
Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.
Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.
You:
They would like to recruit a Quantity Surveyor who has previously worked on similar £Multi-Million building projects ideally as commercial lead but they can support someone who has worked as part of a team previously looking to take on their first project as No 1.
You will be based in or be able to commute to Manchester.
You will have a good understanding of construction contracts.
Rewards:
This is an interesting project that you can lead through pre-construction, so won’t be inheriting other people’s decisions, right through to final account settlement.
You will receive a generous salary and benefits package.
You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment who have a really healthy pipeline of work currently on site or starting throughout 2026 and beyond.
Good opportunities for progression in a highly successful Construction Group with a great reputation.