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Location: Stalybridge, Manchester
Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
About the Company
A leading medium-sized Civil Engineering and Construction company, family-owned and operating across the North West, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team. The company delivers a diverse range of construction, groundworks, and civil engineering projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, retail, heritage, and residential sectors.
With expertise spanning groundworks, foundations, drainage, roads and sewers, reinforced concrete, structural works, refurbishment, fit-out, and new-build construction, they have developed a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and delivering complex projects safely and efficiently.
The business offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a varied project portfolio, strong technical capabilities, and a commitment to developing its people.
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- Prepare and agree interim valuations, including supporting documentation and final account forecasting.
- Undertake full measurement of project elements including reduced dig, foundations, drainage, floor slabs, services, and externals.
- Monitor project costs, forecast financial performance, and report to senior management.
- Price, manage, and agree variations, ensuring all instructions are properly recorded.
- Carry out regular site visits to ensure works are accurately captured for valuation.
- Review site records, delivery tickets, daily diaries, and material records.
- Measure completed works from drawings, site records, and on-site activities.
- Place subcontract orders for labour and specialist trades where required.
- Maintain accurate and detailed commercial files.
- Assist with material procurement and take-offs.
- Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, and the wider project team to manage commercial risks and maximize opportunities.
- Attend site progress meetings and provide commercial input.
- Ensure all variations and additional works are formally instructed and recorded.
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Requirements
- Strong understanding of construction cost control and commercial management.
- Experience with valuations, variations, measurement, procurement, and final accounts.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or relevant commercial experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider commercial/project team.
- Full UK driving licence.
Package
- GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Permanent position.
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Commercial Manager.
- Excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing groundworks and civil engineering business.
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