Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester Salary: £65,000–£80,000 + £5,000 car allowance + company benefits The Opportunity LGP Consultancy are recruiting on behalf of an established construction and commercial fit-out contractor seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Manchester. The business delivers projects across the retail, leisure, hospitality and office sectors, providing a varied portfolio of commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and design-and-build projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of project finances, manage subcontractor relationships and contribute directly to project profitability. The ideal candidate will have experience within commercial fit-out, retail construction, shopfitting, refurbishment or a similar main contracting environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage the commercial aspects of construction and fit-out projects from procurement through to final account. * Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow reports. * Manage subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, negotiations and appointments. * Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and applications for payment. * Monitor project expenditure, committed costs and overall profitability. * Identify, price and negotiate variations and change orders. * Assess subcontractor applications for payment and manage associated commercial queries. * Prepare regular cost reports and provide updates on financial performance. * Manage client and subcontractor final accounts. * Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings. * Support value engineering and cost-control initiatives. * Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Estimators and the wider delivery team. * Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed. * Maintain accurate records of costs, procurement commitments and commercial correspondence. * Attend project meetings and contribute to successful commercial and operational delivery. Candidate Requirements * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry. * Background in commercial fit-out, retail construction, shopfitting, refurbishment or main contracting. * Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and commercial management. * Experience with valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts. * Excellent negotiation, numerical and analytical skills. * Strong commercial awareness and a focus on protecting project margins. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines. * Confident communication and stakeholder management skills. * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software. * A degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related qualification would be advantageous. * RICS membership or progress towards chartership would be beneficial. * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required. * Supportive working environment and long-term career development. Apply Now If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within commercial fit-out and construction, LGP Consultancy would welcome a confidential conversation. Submit your CV to LGP Consultancy to discuss the role, project portfolio and overall package in more detail