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Quantity Surveyor - Specialist Sub-Contractor

Job in City, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Listing for: Building Careers UK
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City

Quantity Surveyor - Specialist Sub-Contractor

Manchester

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 + package

Your new company

Our client is a well-established specialist sub-contractor with a strong reputation in delivering high-quality building envelope and fa ade solutions across the UK. With decades of expertise in restoration, cladding, and external works, they partner with leading main contractors and developers on both heritage projects and modern large-scale developments. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects in the North West, they are now seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Manchester-based team.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with a sub-contractor background. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing costs, contracts, and financial performance on a range of projects, with the opportunity to gain exposure to high-profile schemes. While roofing and cladding experience would be highly desirable, it is not essential - what matters most is strong commercial acumen and proven experience working for a sub-contractor within the construction sector.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing, managing, and evaluating project costings from tender through to final account

  • Managing sub-contractor accounts, variations, and payments

  • Preparing interim valuations and cost reports for senior management and clients

  • Monitoring project budgets, forecasts, and profitability

  • Supporting the preparation and negotiation of claims and variations

  • Liaising closely with site teams to ensure accurate reporting of progress and costs

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners

  • Ensuring all commercial processes are adhered to in line with company standards and policies

What you will need to succeed:
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a specialist sub-contractor within construction

  • Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts

  • Strong financial and contractual awareness

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Roofing and cladding sector experience is desirable, but not essential

  • Relevant qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar)

What you get in return:
  • Competitive salary of 45,000 - 55,000 (DOE) plus package

  • Opportunity to work with a respected and growing specialist sub-contractor with a varied and exciting portfolio of projects

  • Supportive team environment with genuine scope for professional development and career progression

  • Exposure to both heritage restoration and modern fa ade projects, offering variety and technical challenge

  • Stability and security within a business that has been operating successfully in the UK market for over 50 years

  • Apply:
    If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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    Please Note:

    Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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