Uniting People

Quantity Surveyor

Uniting People  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Manchester based

Competitive salary + company vehicle (or allowance)

We are a leading fire protection specialist focusing on commercial, residential and domestic sprinklers. We provide specialist services across the UK. With a commitment to excellence, we deliver top-tier fire protection services to a diverse range of clients. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about fire safety and protection. We are looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to our Manchester team in the new year overseeing projects in the North!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage financials and contracts for major sprinkler installation projects
  • Lead commercial strategy in contract negotiations and execution
  • Review contracts and support business governance gateways
  • Maximize project profitability through value opportunities and cost control
  • Provide accurate monthly CVRs, managing risk and opportunity
  • Lead commercial matters including insurance and bonds
  • Manage applications for payment and retention collection
  • Address contractual issues promptly, balancing business protection and relationships
  • Improve Nett WIP figures through cash collection and cost control
  • Support business development activities
  • Ensure compliance with company commercial and legal policies

Key Requirements:

  • Experience working in a similar role
  • Must have experience working on major fire protection installation projects for commercial and residential contracts
  • Must have a mechanical background specialising in fire protection
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commercial acumen and the ability to work collaboratively across different departments
  • Valid UK driving licence

Benefits:

  • Competitive market salary, dependent on experience
  • Company vehicle or allowance
  • Manchester office, project work across the north
  • Work with a leading fire protection specialist
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
Uniting People

About Uniting People

Uniting People blends decades of expertise with unwavering determination, zeal and dynamism to cultivate robust client relationships.

As a well-funded recruitment enterprise (Plimsoll rated: STRONG), we are forged by a seasoned senior leadership team and backed by a visionary founder renowned for shaping thriving recruitment ventures over the past twenty years.

Our bespoke approach empowers you to effectively delegate the recruitment challenge, ensuring the acquisition of top-tier talent to propel your business towards its goals.

Currently serving clients in the UK, our vision extends to providing our services throughout Europe.

Uniting People collaborates with PE/VC backed fast-growth, entrepreneur-led SMEs, as well as some of the world's largest and most renowned corporations.

Drawing from our collective expertise, we specialise in recruiting for your entire head office spectrum, focusing on emerging technology, sales, contact centre, operations, finance, marketing and more.

Tailored solutions guarantee seamless integration as an adjunct to your HR department, fostering the development of your company's most vital asset – your workforce!

We uphold values of inclusivity, transparency, accountability, open-mindedness and diversity.

Driven by a passion for achieving exceptional outcomes, we thrive on crafting custom-tailored solutions.

We empower our teams to make impactful, future-oriented decisions, with the well-being of our colleagues and communities as a paramount concern.

We have a Google 4.9 rating and we are proud to be an FCSA recruitment partner.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Stoke on Trent, GB
Year Founded
2006
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