Our client is a forward-thinking and rapidly growing M&E contractor delivering bespoke high-rise residential and commercial schemes. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking for a Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester.
In return, my client is offering:

Competitive salary
Car allowance
Bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Healthcare
Pension matched at 6%
Regular social events

Ideal candidate:

Experience working on high-rise residential and/or commercial developments
Strong M&E quantity surveying background
Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
Strong commercial, negotiation and communication skills
Able to work independently while building effective relationships with site and operational teams

Duties will include:

Commercially delivering M&E projects from inception through to completion.
Producing monthly interim valuations, cost reports and contract forecasts.
Developing and managing project revenue and cash-flow forecasts.
Preparing budgets, cost estimates and financial reports.
Managing procurement of materials and subcontractors, including tender documentation and bid analysis.
Agreeing main contract sums and managing subcontractor accounts and payments.
Reviewing and managing variations, change orders and claims.
Monitoring project progress, assessing cost performance and identifying potential cost overruns.
Carrying out value-engineering exercises to optimise project budgets.
Working closely with site teams, clients, Project Managers, contractors and subcontractors.
Attending project progress meetings and providing weekly and monthly reports to the directors.
Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a fresh challenge with a company that offers autonomy, progression and exposure to high-profile projects.

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