Quantity Surveyor

DCS Scaffolding; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in Manchester seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor specializing in Fire Protection. This role involves managing cost plans and budgets for fire-safety projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The successful candidate should have a solid background in construction or fire safety, strong analytical skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary range of £60-80k per annum, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or fire-safety sectors.
• Specific knowledge of Passive Fire Protection systems and/or fire door installation/remediation.
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and evaluate cost plans for fire safety projects.
• Carry out site measurements and valuations.
• Monitor project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Negotiate variations and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Passive Fire Protection systems

Understanding of building and fire safety regulations

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor (Fire Protection) – Manchester

£60-80k/annum

DCS are actively recruiting for an experienced and detail-driven Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) and/or Fire Door works. You will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and evaluate cost plans, bills of quantities, and tender packages for firestopping and fire-door projects.
• Carry out site measurements, valuations, and review contractor applications.
• Monitor project budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow.
• Assess and negotiate variations, orders, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations and fire-safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, site teams, contractors, and clients.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contribute to monthly reporting.
• Provide commercial input to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or fire-safety sectors.
• Specific knowledge of Passive Fire Protection systems and/or fire door installation/remediation
• Strong understanding of building and fire safety regulations, BM-Trada/FIRAS standards and products details
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar).

Full UK driving licence (if applicable).

If you feel you are a good fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you!

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