Quantity Surveyor
Overview
Due to our continued growth and success delivering high-quality developments across Greater Manchester & the North-West, and with a healthy pipeline for the future, Oak Construction Projects is looking to recruit a skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join the small but growing commercial team within our main contracting businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to join a relatively new business in a period of growth, and the successful candidate will get exposed to things that often being part of a larger business doesn’t involve.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing project costs, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently throughout the project lifecycle.
This position requires a strong understanding of construction processes and cost control methodologies, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills.
Duties include:
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, plant, and overheads.
* Monitor project expenditures and implement cost control measures to ensure budgets are adhered to.
* Administer change management and change controls on projects.
* Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of projects from a financial perspective.
* Liaise with the supply chain when pricing tenders and site variations.
* Collaborate with the Design Manager, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate pricing and timely completion of projects.
* Prepare tender documents and assist in the evaluation of bids from contractors.
* Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects.
* Provide regular reports on the financial status of projects to stakeholders.
* Advise on procurement strategies and assist in contract negotiations.
Requirements
* A degree in Quantity Surveying or similar is essential.
* Proven experience in quantity surveying or cost management within the construction industry for 5 years or more.
* Main contractor background is preferable.
* Experience within the Residential sector is desirable.
* MRICS or MCIOB is preferable but not essential, and we can offer support on this chartership route should the successful candidate have a desire to pursue.
* Detailed knowledge of building costs and competent at carrying out measurement/checks from drawings and specifications.
* Strong knowledge of cost control techniques and methodologies.
* Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
* Proficient in using quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality results while managing costs effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.
The role will be initially based at our head office in Stockport with a focus on pricing and work winning, as well as assisting in the procurement & planning on our secured sites. As the role and company develops, you will then be required to visit and manage sites in different locations, primarily located around the North West.
Note
No job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the post holder will be expected to carry out such other duties as may be required from time to time and are broadly consistent with the role profile and the status of the post within the company.
You will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the Company’s Equal Opportunity and Equality, and Safety, Health, Environmental and Welfare Policies.
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)
Other benefits:
* Travel allowance
* Pension plan
* Life Insurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* 25 days holiday allowance
* Up to 2 days per week of remote work, with prior agreement and based on work demands
* Contractor Opportunities: The role is also open to contractor applications
CLOSING DATE 1st SEPTEMBER 2025
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are handling recruitment in-house.