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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Civil Engineering
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £40,000 - £70,000 DOE

A specialist civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering remediation and infrastructure works

Your new company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established civil engineering and remediation contractor with over two decades of experience in transforming complex brownfield and urban sites. Known for their collaborative, fixed-price approach and early-stage project involvement, the company plays a key role in delivering sustainable, cost-effective solutions across the private and commercial development sectors.
With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for technical excellence, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with a driven and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Your new role

As a QS/SQS, you will be instrumental in the financial management of remediation and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to final account. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Attending pre-construction meetings and contributing to project planning
  • Preparing and submitting external applications for payment and invoicing
  • Reconciling client payments and managing cash flow
  • Pricing variations, design changes, and other commercial adjustments
  • Completing final accounts and ensuring accurate project close-out
  • Producing internal cost valuations and cost-to-complete reports

What you'll need to succeed

  • A minimum of an HNC in Construction or Civil Engineering
  • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
  • A proactive and punctual approach to work

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging and rewarding brownfield and civil projects
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Clear career development and progression opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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