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Quantity Surveyor

  • Location: Oldham
  • Salary: £40k - 60k per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Building Services, Construction
  • Contact: Jarrod Holmes
  • Contact Email: Jarrod.holmes@anderselite.com
  • Contact Phone: 0161 641 7705
  • Expiry Date: 21 November 2025
  • Job Ref: 412755JHO

Quantity Surveyor - Manchester or Leeds

Anderselite are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our clients commercial team in Manchester or Leeds, working on a variation of commercial type projects (not residential).


Your Responsibilities:
- Procuring subcontract packages
- Assembling and managing enquiry documentation
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations, and making informed recommendations
- Preparing and managing subcontractor order documentation
- Overseeing payments to subcontractors
- Commercial management of subcontract packages
- Supporting the preparation of main contract valuations
- Assisting with monthly and quarterly forecast reporting
- Finalizing accounts for subcontract packages
- Contributing to project risk and opportunity planning
- Maintaining professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Identifying opportunities for design development to improve project delivery
- Managing client valuations and variations through to final account agreement
- Ensuring compliance with all contract requirements

What Were Looking For:
- Experience working as a QS in the commercial sectors.
- Experience working on post contract packages in the construction industry.
- Experience in managing and working effectively within a team.
- Degree-qualified and/or working towards MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent professional accreditation.
- Comfortable working as a No.2 Surveyor within a commercial team, with a strong commitment to project success.
- Positive, proactive approach with excellent collaboration skills.
- Expert negotiation skills and a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience with BIM and computer-aided measurement tools.

- Extensive experience in:
- Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Managing subcontract accounts and procurement
- Adhering to company best practice procedures
- Understanding health and safety regulations


Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- BUPA healthcare
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Gym subsidy
- Social club membership