Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager

Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager (Restoration)

Northwich - Salary: 45,000 - 50,000

Due to natural growth and planned expansion, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager to join a specialist restoration team. This is a chance to work on prestigious heritage and restoration projects, delivering exceptional quality and maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct surveys and pricing of new enquiries, building strong relationships to encourage repeat business.

• Monitor tenders, assess results, and follow up to secure projects.

• Ensure all projects are delivered within budget and on schedule.

• Lead and manage site teams across your projects.

• Report to senior management on project progress, programme, and cost control.

• Procure subcontract packages and manage subcontractors effectively.

• Maintain close coordination with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Ensure all site Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and issued.

• Manage workload and responsibilities efficiently.

• Organise labour requirements and ensure continuity of work for teams.

• Review contract requirements, including Health & Safety plans, COSHH, and Data Sheets.

• Mobilise Foreman/Supervisors to ensure job-specific requirements are understood.

• Ensure contracts comply with Health and Safety standards (ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001).

• Prepare and submit labour costs and valuations for payment.

• Check and sign purchase invoices.

• Attend weekly planning meetings to discuss workload, costs, and future planning.

• Prepare monthly progress reports.

Knowledge, Experience & Attributes:

• HNC/HND/Degree in a construction-related field, or a minimum of 5 years' experience with a similar contractor.

• Established network of labour and clients.

• CSCS card holder.

• Proven experience leading projects valued at 200k+ from start to finish.

• Strong client interface skills with the ability to gain trust and respect.

• Highly presentable with initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Technical expertise and commercial awareness.

• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

This role offers the chance to lead high-profile restoration projects and grow within a specialist team dedicated to excellence in heritage and commercial restoration.

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

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