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Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | company car allowance and bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gallaway Construction Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | QS May 25 |
Summary
Are you a highly motivated and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor looking to make a real impact with a company that builds the 'right way'?
Are you a motivated and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor looking to contribute to exciting, diverse construction projects within a company that values quality, sustainability, and doing things the right way?
At Gallaway Construction Ltd, we don’t just build projects — we build trust, careers, and communities. As an ISO-accredited, multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering contractor, we deliver turnkey schemes across the UK for a wide range of clients, from blue-chip organisations to private developers. Our commitment to ethical building, social value, and long-term sustainability sets us apart.
Our projects are varied and exciting, encompassing everything from intricate groundworks and civil engineering to steel frames, cladding, masonry, comprehensive fit-outs, and finishing trades on both new build and refurbishment schemes across a broad range of sectors, including education, healthcare, commercial, power and transport.
We're not just building structures; we're building a better future. At Gallaway, we are deeply committed to social value and sustainability, striving to create positive impacts in the communities we work in and minimise our environmental footprint. We believe in continuous improvement and investing in our people, fostering a culture of learning and development at all levels.
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The Opportunity: Quantity Surveyor
We're seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our well-established team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the commercial success of diverse projects, working closely with our Senior QS team from the bid stage right through to final account resolution.
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Key Focus of the Role:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work closely with project teams to provide accurate and timely commercial support. You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle — from tender through to final account — helping ensure commercial success, value for money, and compliance with contract obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cost Control: Monitor and manage project budgets, identify and address variances, and assist in preparing cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Procurement Support: Assist with procuring subcontractors, suppliers, and plant, ensuring accurate scopes and competitive pricing.
• Contract Management: Administer contracts (particularly NEC), including variations, early warnings, and notifications to protect the company’s position.
• Valuations & Applications: Prepare interim valuations, track applications for payment, and support final account settlement.
• Measurement & Estimating: Assist in measuring works, producing Bills of Quantities, and supporting tender submissions.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the project and site teams, offering commercial insight and advice to inform decision-making.
• Programme Awareness: Understand and monitor project programmes to ensure commercial alignment with project timelines.
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What We’re Looking For
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a main contractor environment.
• Familiarity with various forms of contract, especially NEC and JCT
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and relevant project software.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• CSCS card and SSSTS certification (desirable but not essential).
Person Specification:
We need someone with strong communication skills who can build excellent working relationships with all parties. As a true team player, you'll be assertive yet collaborative, with strong negotiation skills and a logical, methodical approach to prioritising tasks. You'll be highly organised and diligent in adhering to company policies and contractual requirements.
Crucially, you'll possess proven IT skills and the ability to read and interpret technical documents and contracts effectively.
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Our Commitment to You & What We Provide:
At Gallaway Construction, we understand that our success is built on the strength of our team. We are committed to developing our people at all levels, offering mentorship, training, and clear pathways for career progression. We believe in fostering an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared goals.
• Competitive Salary: Dependent on your experience and expertise.
• Generous Holiday: 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Succession Opportunities: Clear pathways for career advancement within our growing company.
• A Culture of Quality: Work within an ISO-accredited organisation with a deep-seated commitment to delivering quality projects.
• Sustainable & Ethical Work: Contribute to projects that prioritise social value and environmental sustainability.
• Team Development: Benefit from our commitment to continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive team environment.
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Are you a motivated and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor looking to contribute to exciting, diverse construction projects within a company that values quality, sustainability, and doing things the right way?
At Gallaway Construction Ltd, we don’t just build projects — we build trust, careers, and communities. As an ISO-accredited, multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering contractor, we deliver turnkey schemes across the UK for a wide range of clients, from blue-chip organisations to private developers. Our commitment to ethical building, social value, and long-term sustainability sets us apart.
Our projects are varied and exciting, encompassing everything from intricate groundworks and civil engineering to steel frames, cladding, masonry, comprehensive fit-outs, and finishing trades on both new build and refurbishment schemes across a broad range of sectors, including education, healthcare, commercial, power and transport.
We're not just building structures; we're building a better future. At Gallaway, we are deeply committed to social value and sustainability, striving to create positive impacts in the communities we work in and minimise our environmental footprint. We believe in continuous improvement and investing in our people, fostering a culture of learning and development at all levels.
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The Opportunity: Quantity Surveyor
We're seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our well-established team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the commercial success of diverse projects, working closely with our Senior QS team from the bid stage right through to final account resolution.
________________________________________
Key Focus of the Role:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work closely with project teams to provide accurate and timely commercial support. You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle — from tender through to final account — helping ensure commercial success, value for money, and compliance with contract obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cost Control: Monitor and manage project budgets, identify and address variances, and assist in preparing cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Procurement Support: Assist with procuring subcontractors, suppliers, and plant, ensuring accurate scopes and competitive pricing.
• Contract Management: Administer contracts (particularly NEC), including variations, early warnings, and notifications to protect the company’s position.
• Valuations & Applications: Prepare interim valuations, track applications for payment, and support final account settlement.
• Measurement & Estimating: Assist in measuring works, producing Bills of Quantities, and supporting tender submissions.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the project and site teams, offering commercial insight and advice to inform decision-making.
• Programme Awareness: Understand and monitor project programmes to ensure commercial alignment with project timelines.
________________________________________
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a main contractor environment.
• Familiarity with various forms of contract, especially NEC and JCT
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and relevant project software.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• CSCS card and SSSTS certification (desirable but not essential).
Person Specification:
We need someone with strong communication skills who can build excellent working relationships with all parties. As a true team player, you'll be assertive yet collaborative, with strong negotiation skills and a logical, methodical approach to prioritising tasks. You'll be highly organised and diligent in adhering to company policies and contractual requirements.
Crucially, you'll possess proven IT skills and the ability to read and interpret technical documents and contracts effectively.
________________________________________
Our Commitment to You & What We Provide:
At Gallaway Construction, we understand that our success is built on the strength of our team. We are committed to developing our people at all levels, offering mentorship, training, and clear pathways for career progression. We believe in fostering an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared goals.
• Competitive Salary: Dependent on your experience and expertise.
• Generous Holiday: 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Succession Opportunities: Clear pathways for career advancement within our growing company.
• A Culture of Quality: Work within an ISO-accredited organisation with a deep-seated commitment to delivering quality projects.
• Sustainable & Ethical Work: Contribute to projects that prioritise social value and environmental sustainability.
• Team Development: Benefit from our commitment to continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive team environment.
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