Quantity Surveyor
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- Residential New Build Manchester
- £50,000
- £70,000 DOE Attractive Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing residential developer and contractor delivering high-quality housing schemes across the North West.
With a strong pipeline of secured projects and a reputation for delivering developments on time and to a high specification, they offer long-term career stability and genuine progression opportunities.
They are now embarking on a major multi-phase residential development in Irwell, Manchester, and are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the addition of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a flagship residential scheme from an early stage.
Phase 1 consists of 50 new build houses (completion December 2027).
Phase 2 will deliver 55 new build houses and 70 apartments (commencing November/December 2027 with a 2-2.5 year programme).
You will play a key role in the commercial management of both phases, working closely with the Commercial Manager and site teams to ensure financial control and project profitability throughout the lifecycle.
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for: Managing project budgets, cost plans and cash flow forecasts Procurement of subcontractor packages and supplier agreements Preparing tender documentation and analysing subcontract returns Measurement and valuation of works (including variations) Preparing and agreeing interim applications and final accounts Cost reporting and presenting financial updates to senior management Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies Supporting value engineering exercises to maximise margins Ensuring compliance with JCT contract requirements Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders The Ideal Candidate The successful Quantity Surveyor will have: Proven experience working on residential new build housing projects Experience managing multiple plots or phased developments Strong knowledge of JCT contracts Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills The ability to manage packages independently Strong IT skills including Excel and commercial reporting systems A proactive and solutions-focused approach Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (preferred) What's on Offer Competitive salary of £50,000
- £70,000 (DOE) Comprehensive benefits package (car allowance, pension, bonus potential) Long-term pipeline of secured residential work Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business Opportunity to be involved in a significant multi-phase development from start to finish Supportive commercial team environment Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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