49 quantity surveyor jobs found in Manchester

Assistant Quantity Surveyor North West Up to 55,000 Our client is a well-established structural steel fabricator, known for exceptional and iconic projects across the UK. They're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and build a career in structural steel. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their QS career to develop within a specialist environment, working alongside experienced commercial and estimating teams on live projects. What you'll do Support the QS team with cost tracking, valuations and reporting across live projects Assist with measuring and pricing variations, and preparing applications for payment Help prepare subcontractor packages, including procurement, orders and valuations Track project costs against budget and flag variances Assist with the preparation of final accounts Liaise with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors to gather accurate cost information Support the wider commercial team...

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Hattersley , East Manchester with hybrid working available Salary Guide: 65-75k (Neg DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package Rate Guide: (Apply online only) per day (Neg DOE) inside IR35 Our Client: Is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Senior QS based within the United Utilities region, specifically on a large project in the Hyde area. You will report directly to the Commercial Manager, and you will be expected to take responsibility for the commercial management of projects. Responsibilities: Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work...

An expanding, multi-disciplinary Quantity Surveying Construction Consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with UK PQS experience to join their office in Manchester. The Senior Quantity Surveyors Role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across a variety of defence / commercial projects for an award-winning consultancy, whilst giving clients professional customer service. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be expected to complete delegated tasks to a high standard while consistently meeting project deadlines. You will work within a supportive team environment and will be expected to support more junior members of the team. The Senior Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying degree or similar MRICS or working towards Ideally previous Public Sector experience Worked within a UK PQS / Consultancy environment Good pre and post contract knowledge Commutable to Manchester In Return? 60,000- 70,000 Career progression possibilities Great work culture...

A close knit, expanding Quantity Surveying Consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to help with their influx of high-end residential projects in Greater Manchester. The Senior Quantity Surveyors Role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will take on a client-facing EA / Project Manager role, working closely with private clients across the Northwest to deliver high-end residential projects and turn their vision into reality. Alongside managing your own projects, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play an important role within the wider team, mentoring and supporting more junior members and providing guidance on any technical or project-related queries. The Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS or working towards Experience working within a UK PQS Preferably high-end residential experience Strong Communicator Good experience working within a team In Return? 60,000 - 65,000 Flexible work 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday Good working culture Pension scheme...

Consultant Quantity Surveyor Manchester Hybrid 6 to 12 months Freelance A Tier 1 consultancy is looking for an experienced Consultant Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways maintenance programme in Manchester. This is a freelance opportunity initially for 6 months, with the potential to extend up to 12 months. The role will be based in Manchester 2 days per week, with the remaining time working from home. You will work as part of the highways commercial and governance team, providing commercial support across reactive, preventative and planned maintenance programmes. This will include carriageway resurfacing, footway improvements, drainage works and wider highway asset maintenance schemes. The role will suit a Quantity Surveyor with a strong civil engineering or highways background who is comfortable working across the full commercial lifecycle and has solid NEC4 experience. Key responsibilities: Provide full commercial support across highways maintenance and...

Where you fit: As a Junior Quantity Surveyor you will develop the commercial skills needed to support the success of Maple's projects. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider delivery team, you will be given real project exposure and structured support to build your cost management, contractual, and financial control expertise. Key Objective: To learn and apply the principles of cost planning, commercial control, and value management on live projects, supporting the Commercial Manager and wider team while developing towards a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor role. Job Challenge: To build the knowledge and confidence to support financial and contractual control across projects, learning how costs are managed within budget, how risks are identified early, and how variations are captured, valued, and agreed. Main tasks: Assist the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team in monitoring the commercial performance of projects. Assist in preparing project cost...

HMP REFURBISHMENT SCHEME - SECURITY CLEARANCE PREFERRED NOT ESSENTIAL Location: Hindley Sectors: Commercial Project Types: Refurbishment Freelance: (Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: Long term We are hiring for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a HMP refurbishment scheme. Based on-site, you will be overseeing a huge refurbishment scheme. The contractor are refurbishing multiple areas, I will go over project details with you when reviewing applicants. This is long term work with the scheme running for 5 years. Responsibilities of the Freelance Quantity Surveyor: Manage and oversee all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects. Prepare and review valuations, variations, and final accounts. Administer and monitor contracts (NEC and JCT). Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting to the project management team. Conduct site visits, measurements, and progress assessments. Liaise with clients, contractors, and...

A chartered Quantity Surveying consultancy is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, with a successful track record in carrying out contract administration and employer's agent roles. The Quantity Surveyor's role Based in their Manchester office, the successful Quantity Surveyor will work across commercial and private sector projects, working across multiple schemes (pre and post contract) with values ranging from 500K to 25M. The Quantity Surveyor will act as an Employer's Agent, taking a hands-on role across a variety of projects and building strong relationships with clients throughout the project lifecycle. The Quantity Surveyor Working towards completing APC Ideally Employers Agent / Contract Admin experience PQS / Consultancy background Solid pre and post contract experience 3+ years Quantity Surveying experience Driving licence In Return? 35,000 - 45,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Career progression opportunities Earn...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established consultancy supporting one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes. This role offers the chance to work on the National Grid's major network upgrade programme - a nationally significant investment focused on modernising and strengthening the UK's electricity transmission network. This long-term programme will play a key role in improving energy security, increasing network capacity, and supporting the transition to renewable energy, making it an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a high-profile, career-defining project. Based from the Manchester office two days per week, you'll work closely with an experienced commercial team, receiving hands-on support and mentoring while developing your quantity surveying career. The role also includes site visits to Birmingham approximately 1-2 times per month, providing valuable exposure to project delivery and...

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out Location: Cheadle / Greater Manchester Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + attractive benefits Type: Permanent The Company Our client is an established and highly respected commercial fit-out contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Working across retail, hospitality, hotels, leisure, offices and specialist joinery ,Their portfolio includes projects for major brands and organisations including retail, automative. high street, hotels, car showrooms, restaurants and luxury spa brands The company has developed a strong reputation for quality, attention to detail and client relationships, with a significant proportion of its workforce having been with the business for 10 years or more. The Role Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. You will be responsible for the...

JOB TITLE: Quantity Surveyor HOURS: 8:00-5:00pm - 38 hours, Monday-Friday with 3:00pm finish on Friday REPORTS TO: Commercial manager Where you fit: As a Quantity Surveyor you play a vital role in ensuring the commercial success of projects. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager and wider delivery teams, providing cost management, contractual expertise, and financial control across live projects. Key Objective: To deliver accurate cost planning, commercial control, and value management of live projects, supporting the Commercial Manager in protecting margin and mitigating commercial risk. Job Challenge: To maintain tight financial and contractual control across multiple projects, ensuring costs are managed within budget, risks are identified early, and variations are properly captured, valued, and agreed. Main tasks: Support the Commercial Manager in overseeing the commercial performance of projects. Prepare and manage...

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director-level Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected global consultancy during an exciting period of sustained growth across the North West. This is a strategic leadership appointment within a business delivering some of the UK's most complex infrastructure, energy, utilities, nuclear and industrial programmes. With an established client base, a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment across the region, you'll play a key role in shaping both project delivery and the future growth of the business. Unlike many senior roles, you'll remain close to delivery, leading high-profile commissions while developing client relationships, mentoring teams and driving regional growth. About the Business This independent consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality commercial, project management and advisory services across major capital programmes. Its reputation has been built on technical...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Contract: Permanent Essential Qualification: HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline or higher. Essential Requirement: Full Driving Licence Interview date: 7 October 2026 (In Person) Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role . Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life...

The Company: We are working with one of the North West's best-known Building Contractors who successfully deliver high profile, new build projects for a varied client base across the North West of England. They are renowned for their excellent training and development programme and their policy of giving their team the opportunity to take on significant levels of responsibility at relatively early stages in their career. The vast majority of their projects come from repeat business from an enviable client base. Their supply chain includes some of the best subcontractors in the North West as they pay them on time & treat them well. The Role: Typical projects include commercial, industrial, multi-storey residential, heritage and leisure projects. They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team; they have secured a number of prestigious schemes across Greater Manchester & Lancashire. Reporting in to an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor you will work...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering/Groundworks projects We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, working for a Civil Engineering contractor in the Greater Manchester area. Excellent career opportunity to work for an award winning business Understanding of Highways/Streetworks/Utilities and new build projects and connections. Previous experience of working as Senior Quantity Surveyor in the UK construction industry Career development Autonomous working - capability of working with like minded individuals - managing your own developments Experience of various forms of construction contracts Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor Manage the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering projects Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts Administer NEC, JCT, and bespoke forms of contract Identify, manage, and recover variations, compensation events, and change controls Monitor project costs, cash flow,...

Our client, an integrated design and build provider in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Projects, reporting directly to the Commercial Manager. Key Responsibilities: Undertake quantity surveying duties in managing projects and work packages Liaise with design, construction, and supply chain teams to capture, analyse, and control costs Collaborate with the client to ensure business requirements are met Manage the main contract, ensuring contractual notices and correspondence as necessary Prepare and issue subcontract documentation Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment Prepare project cost & value reports, budgets, and forecasts Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff Job...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 HYBRID WORKING A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a strong and growing consultancy, working across some genuinely high quality projects with excellent long term progression available. The consultancy has an established reputation across the property and construction sector and is continuing to grow, offering the opportunity to work on major projects valued up to £400m across a diverse range of sectors. The Role You ll be involved in delivering commercial and cost management services across a varied project portfolio, including: • Mixed use developments • Student accommodation • Residential • Education • Retail • Major development and regeneration schemes Projects range from smaller developments through to major £400m+ schemes , giving you exposure to some of the most interesting projects in the market. You ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your...

An independent and award-winning Property Consultancy is seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their Manchester office. With a national presence and a strong reputation in the market, this privately-owned firm is involved in a diverse range of exciting projects across both public and private sectors. Their portfolio spans Retail (refrub/ fit out), Commercial, Residential Education, Healthcare, and more. Known for their supportive, collaborative, and friendly company culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment. The Role We are actively recruiting a Quantity Surveyor with experience working on projects using either JCT and/or NEC 3/4 contracts. The successful Quantity Surveyor will have the opportunity to take ownership of clients and deliver projects across a variety of sectors. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a varied and engaging position with significant responsibility. The ideal...

Quantity Surveyor - Fit Out Location: North West Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Job Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is an established joinery and fit-out specialist delivering high-quality interior projects across the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. The business provides end-to-end solutions from design through to completion, with expertise across bespoke joinery, commercial fit-outs, residential developments and hospitality environments. The company works closely with clients, developers, architects and contractors to deliver high-quality interiors with a strong focus on craftsmanship, detail and project delivery. The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and take responsibility for the commercial management of fit-out and interior projects. Working closely with the Project and Delivery Teams, you will manage projects from procurement...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Civils project! Location: Manchester Salary: 70,000 + package Employment: Permanent Sector: Major Civils / Water / Infrastructure Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site/office I'm recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 main contractor delivering major civil engineering projects across Manchester. This is a permanent opportunity with a strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work. Ideally, you'll have a background in water, heavy civils or major infrastructure and be comfortable commercially managing projects and subcontract packages from procurement through to final account. Key Duties Commercial management of major civils projects and packages Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments Preparing applications for payment Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs Managing variations, change and compensation events Identifying and...