Quantity Surveyor - MBS

Quantity Surveyor - MBS

Department: MBS - Manchester

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester - McBains, 4th floor, 1 St James Square, M2 6DN

Due to continued growth, McBains are looking for a qualified quantity surveyor or cost manager with experience of working on public and private sector projects to join our team. Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years’ experience, be self‑motivated and confident in a client‑facing role managing multiple projects and clients within the residential, education and healthcare sectors. Pre‑ and post‑contract experience is required, as well as knowledge and experience of working with residential developers, local authorities, universities, and healthcare Trusts.

Some UK travel may be required as part of this role.

• Day‑to‑day delivery of projects
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships.
• Developing the cost management strategy and delivery
• Establishing effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
• Producing cost plans, feasibilities and optioneering
• Collation and issue of cost reports
• Change Management assessment, tracking and reporting
• Manage Risk processes and Value Management
• Work with supply chain and implement effective procurement
• Liaising with the client, contractors, and designers
• Managing sub‑consultants and Construction Managers

• 4+ years’ experience
• Excellent verbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills
• Excellent people skills and communicator, both with client teams and team based
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills
• Flexible and can work to deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise multiple projects and different stages of delivery
• Be conversant in large project delivery
• JCT and NEC experience
• BTR experience
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary organisation
• Assisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Identifying and acting upon cross‑selling opportunities
• Microsoft office proficiency

• 🌱 Business as a force for good:
  We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives.
• 🌳 Net Zero by 2050:
  We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future.
• 🤝 Charity Community Day:
  All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• ♻️ Sustainability Panel:
  McBains employees have the option of joining our sustainability panel to be the voice for change in our sustainability initiatives.
• ❤️ Give as You Earn:
  Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in.

Understanding:
Your Success is Our Success

• 📈 Annual Performance Development Reviews:
  We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus.
• 🤗 Employee Assistance Program:
  Anonymous on demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs
• 🏆 "The Better Way" Award & Recognition:
  Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility.
• 🌈 DEI Champion:
  McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• 🎉 Team Social Events:
  Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues – it’s not all about work!
• ⚽ Team Sports:
  Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field.
• 👥 Employee Referral Scheme:
  Earn up to £5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are!
• 🎓 Professional Fees Paid:
  We understand you’re ambitious and we want to support your continuous learning and development.
• 🏥 Private Healthcare via BUPA:
  Our colleagues’ health and well‑being are our top priorities.
• 😁 Private Dental:
  We care about your smile as much as you do!
• 👓 Eyecare:
  See the world more clearly and focus on what matters, thanks to our eyecare coverage.
• ✈️ Travel Insurance:
  We understand your safety and security are important, wherever you are.

Flexibility:
Finding the better way.

• 🚀 Growing Company with Opportunities for Career Progression:
  Your potential is limitless…