Quantity Surveyor
14 days ago
Bolton
Quantity Surveyor Small Works Division Location: Bolton (Projects across the North West) The Company Our client is a well-established contractor with a strong presence across the North West, delivering maintenance, small works and painting contracts predominantly for Housing Association clients. The Small Works Division generates approximately £10 million turnover and delivers projects typically valued below £500,000. The division holds several secure, long-term contracts, with their largest running until 2028, providing excellent stability and continuity of work. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Bolton office. The Role The Quantity Surveyor will support the Small Works & Painting Division, managing multiple projects across the North West. Working closely with Contracts and Project Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring commercial success while maintaining strong relationships with housing association clients and supply chain partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS who thrives in a fast-paced environment handling numerous smaller value schemes. Key Responsibilities • Manage the commercial aspects of multiple small works and painting projects (typically under £500k)., • Forecast cash accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring the project cash position is maximised without compromising contractual arrangements or relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers., • Maximise margins in cooperation with Contracts / Project Managers by keeping cost to a minimum and value to a maximum through all professional and legitimate means., • Prepare and submit interim valuations, final accounts and variations., • Manage subcontract procurement, payments and account reconciliation., • Monitor project costs and provide accurate reporting., • Support tender pricing where required., • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within maintenance, small works, refurbishment or painting/decorating sectors., • Experience working with housing associations or public sector frameworks (desirable)., • Strong commercial awareness and cost control ability., • Comfortable managing multiple live projects simultaneously., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills., • Competitive Salary (DOE), • Car Allowance, • 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, • Pension Scheme, • Private Healthcare, • Free Parking, • Professional Development & Training Opportunities, • Secure long-term pipeline of work