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.
Maintain strong working relationships with housing association clients.
About You
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.
