Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a leading Food & Beverage Design & Build contractor, delivering bespoke projects across the UK. With a reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability, they partner with a range of well-known brands to create engaging and functional hospitality environments.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit commercial team of three. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive contractor offering real career development and regular salary reviews.

The Intermediate Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of projects ranging in value from £25k to £1m, working across all stages of the project lifecycle. You will be confident working under your own initiative, managing take-offs, and contributing to the successful financial delivery of projects.

While previous fit-out experience would be advantageous, it’s not essential — a background in construction or D&B contracting will be equally valued.

• Prepare and manage project cost plans, valuations, and variations

• Carry out detailed take-offs and prepare Bills of Quantities

• Assist in the preparation of tenders and procurement of subcontractors and suppliers

• Manage subcontractor accounts and assess interim payments

• Support cost control and project reporting throughout project lifecycle

• Liaise closely with the design, project management, and site teams to ensure financial accuracy

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of commercial processes and systems

• Report directly to the Senior QS and Commercial Manager

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

• Ideally 2–3 years’ post-degree experience within a main contractor, D&B, or similar environment

• Strong measurement and take-off skills (essential)

• Ability to work independently with a proactive, self-motivated approach

• Good understanding of construction contracts and procurement routes

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Competent with Microsoft Excel and QS software packages

• Competitive salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)

• Regular salary reviews and genuine opportunities for progression

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Exposure to a wide range of F&B design and build projects