Location: Manchester
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 + £5,000 car allowance + company benefits
The Opportunity
LGP Consultancy are recruiting on behalf of an established construction and commercial fit-out contractor seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Manchester.
The business delivers projects across the retail, leisure, hospitality and office sectors, providing a varied portfolio of commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and design-and-build projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of project finances, manage subcontractor relationships and contribute directly to project profitability.
The ideal candidate will have experience within commercial fit-out, retail construction, shopfitting, refurbishment or a similar main contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the commercial aspects of construction and fit-out projects from procurement through to final account.
* Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow reports.
* Manage subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, negotiations and appointments.
* Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and applications for payment.
* Monitor project expenditure, committed costs and overall profitability.
* Identify, price and negotiate variations and change orders.
* Assess subcontractor applications for payment and manage associated commercial queries.
* Prepare regular cost reports and provide updates on financial performance.
* Manage client and subcontractor final accounts.
* Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
* Support value engineering and cost-control initiatives.
* Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Estimators and the wider delivery team.
* Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed.
* Maintain accurate records of costs, procurement commitments and commercial correspondence.
* Attend project meetings and contribute to successful commercial and operational delivery.
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
* Background in commercial fit-out, retail construction, shopfitting, refurbishment or main contracting.
* Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
* Experience with valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
* Excellent negotiation, numerical and analytical skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and a focus on protecting project margins.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
* Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software.
* A degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related qualification would be advantageous.
* RICS membership or progress towards chartership would be beneficial.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
* Supportive working environment and long-term career development.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within commercial fit-out and construction, LGP Consultancy would welcome a confidential conversation.
Submit your CV to LGP Consultancy to discuss the role, project portfolio and overall package in more detail
Salary description
£65000.00 - £80000.00 per year