Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
Small Works Division
Location: Bolton (Projects across the North West)
The Company
Our client is a well-established contractor with a strong presence across the North West, delivering maintenance, small works and painting contracts predominantly for Housing Association clients.
The Small Works Division generates approximately £10 million turnover and delivers projects typically valued below £500,000. The division holds several secure, long-term contracts, with their largest running until 2028, providing excellent stability and continuity of work.
Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Bolton office.
The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will support the Small Works & Painting Division, managing multiple projects across the North West. Working closely with Contracts and Project Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring commercial success while maintaining strong relationships with housing association clients and supply chain partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS who thrives in a fast-paced environment handling numerous smaller value schemes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the commercial aspects of multiple small works and painting projects (typically under £500k).
* Forecast cash accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring the project cash position is maximised without compromising contractual arrangements or relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
* Maximise margins in cooperation with Contracts / Project Managers by keeping cost to a minimum and value to a maximum through all professional and legitimate means.
* Prepare and submit interim valuations, final accounts and variations.
* Manage subcontract procurement, payments and account reconciliation.
* Monitor project costs and provide accurate reporting.
* Support tender pricing where required.
* Maintain strong working relationships with housing association clients.
About You
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within maintenance, small works, refurbishment or painting/decorating sectors.
* Experience working with housing associations or public sector frameworks (desirable).
* Strong commercial awareness and cost control ability.
* Comfortable managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Proactive and commercially driven mindset.
Package & Benefits
* Competitive Salary (DOE)
* Car Allowance
* 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare
* Free Parking
* Professional Development & Training Opportunities
* Secure long-term pipeline of work