Quantity Surveyor

  • We Are Footprint
  • City, Manchester
  • 05/01/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management Architect and Design Commercial Manager

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

All Levels Considered Construction & Development Permanent

Salary:

  • Quantity Surveyor: £45,000 £55,000

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor: £55,000 £70,000

  • Managing / Commercial Manager level: £70,000 £85,000+
    (Plus car allowance and benefits, depending on level and experience)

We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly versatile construction business to recruit Quantity Surveyors at all levels as part of their continued growth.

Our client is a privately owned contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, refurbishment, and mixed-use developments. Known for their strong commercial governance, collaborative project teams, and long-standing client relationships, they take a pragmatic and transparent approach to cost management and project delivery.

With a strong pipeline of secured and negotiated work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business that offers exposure to varied projects and clear long-term career progression.

The Role

Depending on experience, you will be involved in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Key responsibilities may include:

  • Managing project costs, budgets, and cash flow

  • Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations, and final accounts

  • Procuring and managing subcontractor packages

  • Supporting tendering and pre-construction commercial activities

  • Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

  • Producing accurate cost reports and forecasts

  • Working closely with site, design, and client teams

About You

  • Experience in a Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, or Commercial Manager role

  • Background working within construction or development environments

  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities

  • Good communication and negotiation skills

  • Relevant construction or commercial qualifications preferred

What s on Offer

  • Competitive salary aligned to experience and level

  • Opportunity to work across a wide range of project types

  • Long-term career progression within a growing business

  • Supportive, professional, and collaborative working environment

  • Stability and continuity of work with a healthy order book

This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor at any stage of their career looking to join a business that values commercial excellence, teamwork, and long-term development.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please contact us to discuss further.