Quantity Surveyor
Greater Manchester
Posted 1 month ago

Quantity Surveyor – Joinery Experience

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

Greater Manchester

We Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our client – a well-established UK manufacturer and installer of performance doorsets and bespoke joinery solutions operating across healthcare, education, commercial and residential sectors nationwide.

This is a key leadership role within a growing commercial team, responsible for the full commercial lifecycle of specialist joinery and doorset packages.

The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage multiple projects from the pre-contract stage through to final account, ensuring commercial performance, contractual compliance, and strong client relationships.

This role requires a strong technical understanding of specialist joinery and performance doorsets, including the ability to interpret and commercially manage detailed door schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract & Tendering

  • Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings, and contract conditions
  • Analyse and interpret detailed door schedules, including fire ratings, acoustic requirements, ironmongery sets, finishes, and compliance specifications
  • Prepare detailed cost plans, take-offs, estimates and risk assessments
  • Develop pricing strategies for negotiated and competitive tenders
  • Attend pre-contract meetings and support bid submissions

Commercial Management

  • Full lifecycle commercial control of multiple projects
  • Preparation and submission of valuations and applications for payment
  • Variation management and cost control
  • Commercial review of door schedule changes and specification amendments
  • Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers
  • Cash flow forecasting and cost/value reconciliation reporting
  • Identification and mitigation of commercial risks

Contracts & Compliance

  • Administer JCT and/or NEC contracts
  • Ensure commercial alignment with fire safety and regulatory compliance standards
  • Work closely with operations, manufacturing, and technical teams to ensure schedule accuracy and cost efficiency
  • Support dispute resolution and manage final account negotiations

Leadership & Strategy

  • Mentor and support Assistant and Intermediate Quantity Surveyors
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial systems and processes
  • Support strategic growth within regulated sectors such as healthcare and education

Candidate Requirements

Essential

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience within construction or specialist subcontracting
  • Strong understanding of door schedules, specification documents, and compliance requirements
  • Experience in pricing and managing specialist joinery or doorset packages
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
  • Excellent negotiation and financial reporting skills
  • Strong commercial acumen with close attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience within fire-rated or compliance-led environments
  • Membership (or working towards) RICS or CIOB
  • Experience delivering projects within healthcare or education sectors
  • Experience working with manufacturing-linked construction businesses

Position Features

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000

Location

Greater Manchester

Job Type

Permanent

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