Vacancy Detail

Quantity Surveyor

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Project Locations: Northwest
Office Location: Prestwich, Manchester
Salary: Around £50,000 (depending on experience)
Start: Approx. 4 weeks from mid-April
Shift Pattern/Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm

Overview

Our client is a Manchester-based construction company delivering a mix of refurbishments, shell & core fitouts, and smaller commercial projects across the Northwest. They are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to work alongside their experienced QS on larger contracts and independently manage smaller contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with costings and budget management across projects up to £3.5m (average £1–2m)
• Run smaller contracts independently with minimal guidance
• Conduct site visits to gather measurements, monitor progress, and manage subcontractors
• Agree and process variations and payments
• Produce and manage costing reports and assist in final accounts preparation
• Work alongside the senior QS on larger projects, supporting cost planning and procurement packs
• Collaborate with pre-construction and design teams to ensure project requirements are met
• Ensure compliance with project and company standards

Must Have

• Around 5 years’ Quantity Surveying experience within construction or fitout projects
• Ability to work independently on smaller projects while supporting senior team members
• Confident in dealing with subcontractors and site operations
• Ability to travel to sites across the Northwest
• Based in or able to work from Prestwich office

Location: Prestwich | Salary: £45000 - £55000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 24/03/2026