Quantity Surveyor at Universal Business Team in Stockport, England, GB

Quantity Surveyor Location: Stockport & Surrounding Areas Employer: A Leading Engineering & Manufacturing Contractor within Construction/Security Projects Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000+ Benefits

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge? We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic and growing team, delivering exceptional results across Stockport and the surrounding areas. This is a confidential opportunity to make a real impact within a business that values quality, innovation, and professional integrity.

The Role: As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while always safeguarding commercial interests. You'll work closely with project teams and key stakeholders to maintain financial control, deliver insightful reporting, and ensure contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles. Your focus will be on maintaining profitability for the company while ensuring cost-effectiveness for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective budget management, CVRs and cash flow forecasting
• Preparation and submission of interim applications and final accounts
• Contract administration, negotiation and risk mitigation
• Management of project variations and their financial impact
• Detailed cost estimating and financial forecasting
• Maintaining excellent supplier and client relationships
• Ensuring accurate financial reporting and control to maximise project gross profit

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-disciplined and highly organised with excellent time management
• Analytical and numerically proficient with high attention to detail
• Strong communicator with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Positive, proactive and solution-focused with a ‘make-it-happen’ attitude
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure
• Dedicated team player who takes full accountability

Performance Expectations:

• Drive project profitability above target margins
• Ensure 100% contract signature rate before manufacture
• Proactively monitor and reduce outstanding DFA’s
• Attend key project meetings including pre-starts and progress reviews
• Deliver final account agreements within agreed timelines

This is more than just a Quantity Surveyor role — it's an opportunity to shape projects, influence financial success, and contribute to a forward-thinking business operating with professionalism and purpose.

If you are ready for your next confidential career move in the Stockport region and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.