Permanent
Quantity Surveyor
Daniel Owen Ltd
Manchester
Posted: 21 May 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 20 June 2026
Ref: 225145101
Quantity Surveyor - Manchester
Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their North West team, delivering high-spec commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS who enjoys being heavily involved across the full project lifecycle - not just cost management. The business is looking for a strong all-rounder with the ability to work at pace within a fast-moving Tier 1 fit-out environment.
Salary & Package:
- -70,000 - -85,000 DOE
- Car allowance
- Bonus
- Private healthcare
- Pension
- Excellent long-term progression opportunities
The successful candidate will be involved in:
- Pricing and tendering projects
- Cost planning and budgeting
- Managing client contracts and subcontract packages
- Negotiating subcontractor packages and monthly valuations
- Managing variations and applications for payment
- Challenging design against budget constraints
- Identifying commercial risk and finding practical solutions
- Protecting and maximising project margins throughout delivery
The ideal candidate will have:
- Commercial fit-out or refurbishment experience
- Strong contract knowledge, including JCT
- Excellent negotiation and commercial skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects within fast-paced environments
- Strong attention to detail and commercial instinct
- Experience working closely with both operational and pre-construction teams
This role would suit someone from either a Tier 1 background or a smaller contractor where they''ve gained wider commercial exposure across projects.
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