Quantity Surveyor - Residential Groundworks\nResidential groundworks contractor seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, offering £50,000 to £70,000 plus package, working on housing-led infrastructure projects from £1.5m to £20m.\nThis Quantity Surveyor role sits within a well-established residential groundworks business delivering foundations, roads, sewers, drainage and external works for leading housebuilders and private developers across the North West.\nThe Role – Groundworks Quantity Surveyor\nThe Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of residential groundworks schemes from pre-start through to final account. This is a practical, site-facing role suited to a Quantity Surveyor who understands housing infrastructure and enjoys being close to the work.\nKey Responsibilities\n * \n Commercial management of residential groundworks projects\n * \n Budget setting, cost planning and financial control\n * \n Monthly valuations and cost value reconciliations\n * \n Management of variations and change control\n * \n Subcontractor procurement and account administration\n * \n Cost forecasting and reporting to senior management\n * \n Supporting site teams with commercial and contractual advice\n * \n Final accounts and client liaison\nIdeal Quantity Surveyor Background\n * \n Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential groundworks or civil engineering\n * \n Familiar with foundations, drainage, roads and external works\n * \n Confident managing subcontract packages and commercial risk\n * \n Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n * \n Relevant construction or commercial qualification preferred\nWhat’s on Offer\n * \n Salary £50,000 to £70,000 plus package\n * \n Manchester-based role with local projects\n * \n Long-term position within a stable and growing contractor\n * \n Strong pipeline of residential work with repeat clients\n * \n Supportive commercial structure with clear progression\nThis Quantity Surveyor role is ideal for someone seeking consistency, well-run projects and a business that values long-term relationships.\nTo apply or discuss this Quantity Surveyor opportunity confidentially, contact Up Front Recruitment