Quantity Surveyor - Contract Administration

Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Manchester £50,000-£65,000 + Package

We're recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a growing specialist HVAC and mechanical contractor based in Manchester.

This role will focus heavily on contract administration and commercial control, supporting projects from award through to final account.

The Role

Manage the commercial performance of HVAC and mechanical projects

Administer contracts and ensure contractual obligations are met

Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment

Manage variations, change control and commercial notices

Review subcontractor applications and accounts

Support procurement and subcontractor appointments

Monitor budgets, cost plans and project margins

Produce forecasts and commercial reports

Track contractual correspondence and key dates

Support claims, extensions of time and loss & expense where required

Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and Project Managers

Manage final accounts and project close-out

The Candidate

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, HVAC or M&E

Strong understanding of contract administration

Knowledge of common forms of contract such as JCT / NEC

Good experience with valuations, variations and final accounts

Strong commercial and contractual awareness

Confident dealing with clients and subcontractors

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification preferred

Package

£50,000-£70,000 basic

Pension

Company benefits

Ongoing professional development

Strong career progression

Exposure to a varied portfolio of HVAC and mechanical projects

The Opportunity

This is a strong role for a QS who enjoys the contractual side of project delivery, not just cost reporting.

You'll have real ownership of contract administration, variations, notices, valuations and final accounts, with long-term progression into Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.

WR HVAC | M&E are the #1 recruitment partner for HVAC and M&E vacancies across the UK, Europe, and the USA. We work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers across the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services sectors, recruiting for sales, management, engineering, and technical roles.

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