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Job Description
Quantity Surveyor Greater Manchester
Very attractive salary package and Excellent Benefits
Job type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking local authority of a town in Greater Manchester, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects across a large public estate. This is an ideal role for a commercially astute professional looking to make a meaningful impact within the public sector, working on projects that directly benefit the local community.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role across the full project lifecycle, providing high-quality cost management and commercial support from initial feasibility through to final account. Key responsibilities will include:
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- Cost planning and budgeting
- Value engineering to drive cost efficiencies
- Procurement and tendering processes
- Contract administration
- Interim valuations and financial reporting
- Risk and cost control management
- Negotiation of variations and claims
- Agreement of final accounts
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Management role
- Strong commercial awareness and contract knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
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Essential:
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience)
Desirable:
- Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or working towards accreditation
- Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
What’s on Offer
- Very attractive
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Strong focus on work-life balance
- Opportunity to work on impactful, community-focused projects
- Ongoing professional development support
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