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Quantity Surveyor - Surfacing

salary
GBP
£
£
45000
-
55000
per
annum
+
industry
Civil Engineering
role type
Permanent
location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
(
England
)
job posted
January 13, 2026
reference
QS420
Our client, a well-established civils contractor, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role will be ideal for a Quantity Surveyor with surfacing experience, or a civil engineering background, working across a range of infrastructure and groundwork projects.

Key Responsibilities:

*

Manage project costs from tender stage through to final account
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Prepare valuations, cost reports, and forecasts
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Procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers
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Assess, price, and agree variations and change control
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Work closely with site and project teams to ensure commercial performance
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Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Requirements:

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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within surfacing, highways, or civil engineering projects
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Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
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Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently

Desirable Experience:

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Surfacing or highways project experience (highly beneficial)
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Civil engineering background (advantageous)

What Our Client Offers:

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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Long-term, secure workload with a reputable contractor
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Supportive team environment and career progression opportunities

If you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with surfacing or civil engineering experience looking for your next opportunity, this is an excellent chance to join our client.



Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk

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