Time Recruitment
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: South Manchester (office-based, with site visits)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established company specialising in high-quality fit-out work for high street retail and restaurants. With in-house joinery manufacturing and a strong record of repeat business, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional results for their clients.
Role Overview:
They are seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join their team and assist the current estimator. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain exposure to all stages of projects from tendering through to final account.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the current estimator with tender preparation and related legwork where required.
- Liaise with clients and subcontractors throughout projects, including variations, contracts, and final account processes.
- Support contract managers, workshop teams, and other estimators in project delivery.
- Conduct site visits as required to measure and verify works.
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience in fit-out work, particularly for retail and restaurant projects, other areas will be suitable.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow projects through to completion.
- Ideally Manchester-based or local, with flexibility to travel to site visits.
- QS-enrolled or working towards QS accreditation preferred, with experience in estimating.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary up to £55K, based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive, office-based team environment.
- Exposure to a variety of high-profile fit-out projects.
- Flexible interview scheduling, including outside normal hours if required.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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