Quantity Surveying Jobs in Manchester :
Want to build a great career with the ideal Quantity Surveying job in Manchester? There is an array of roles on offer in this important sector of the built environment, from assistant and graduate quantity surveyors to consultants and project managers – and they’re hiring now.
It’s an exciting time for construction in rapidly-growing Manchester, with several tall buildings, particularly residential, dominating this north-west city’s skyline in recent years. Deloitte’s Manchester Crane Survey 2024 reported 61 projects on site in Manchester and Salford, with new homes, hotels, office space and student residential schemes all featuring.
Be a vital part of the city’s construction sector talent pool with a rewarding role that will play to your quantity surveying strengths. We will guide you through the process, matching you with your ideal job.
There are surplus quantity surveying jobs within a 10-mile radius of Manchester. Simply check out some of them here:
Quantity Surveying jobs explained
Skilled Quantity Surveyors have an important, multi-disciplinary role in the construction and property sector across all our major towns and cities, including the likes of bustling Manchester.
The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, such as mapping out project timelines, completing feasibility studies and estimating, planning and managing costs and budgets.
A Quantity Surveyor acts as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the client on the ground, overseeing the development from start to finish, producing progress reports and giving valuable insights. They are adept at spotting potential issues and relish finding the solutions to ensure a successful conclusion.
Consultancy specialists
Leading our Manchester sector expertise is our senior recruitment consultant Olivia Hartley, who has developed close relationships with some of the region’s leading businesses since joining us in July 2021.
Leading the business is our Managing Director, Antony Rowe, a property and construction recruitment expert. Antony is supported by our highly-respected Managing Consultant Jade Stevenson, who excels in also developing the team to deliver an outstanding service.
Antony Rowe
Managing Director
Olivia Hartley
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Market-leading quantity surveyor specialist recruiters
At Atkins Search, we are passionate about supporting the job needs of the UK’s property and construction industry and are adept a quickly spotting opportunities to match the right people to the right positions.
Our team of specialists understands the importance of finding high-calibre people that can bring the best results to our wide range of clients but can also build rewarding and long-lasting careers themselves.
As one of the East Midlands’ leading recruitment consultancies, our reach extends throughout the country, including the North West and Manchester, West Midlands, East Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the job of a quantity surveyor?
Keeping the construction project – and the costs – on track is a key responsibility in this central, troubleshooting role in all stages of residential, commercial and industrial works.
A successful candidate will need to analyse each project’s specifications, calculating budgets and timelines, preparing feasibility, tender and contract documents and monitoring throughout the construction cycle.
Good communication skills are needed to liaise closely with clients, stakeholders and contractors while navigating the project to a successful completion. It is a demanding job but also deeply rewarding when a project is successfully steered to impressive results.
Is there a demand for quantity surveying jobs in Manchester?
With the city experiencing a development boom, from music arenas and sustainable office developments to industrial mill transformations and towering apartment blocks, it’s a good time to choose a career in construction in Manchester.
Set against the backdrop of the government’s target to build £1.5m homes in the UK to tackle the housing crisis, the skills needed to meet the challenges will be much in demand. Industry experts predict more than 250,000 extra workers will be needed to meet UK construction output by 2028.
A survey by industry body RICS said respondents identified a lack of surveyors as the most significant skills shortage in the UK.
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“Olivia is very personable and patient which are often the qualities needed during the recruitment process. Olivia took the time to get to know our company and team, and the new recruit, to deliver a successful positioning that genuinely benefits all parties. I will definitely work with Olivia again and recommend her to my peers. Thanks for making (what can be an arduous process) easy and friendly yet professional and punctual.“
– Katie Danby, Associate Director