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QS - manufacturing

QS - manufacturing

  • Location

    Suffolk

  • Sector:

    Commercial Management

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £60000 - £80000 per annum + benefits package

  • Contact:

    Sally Davis

  • Contact email:

    sally.davis@1st-executive.com

  • Job ref:

    692162-090925_1757417204

  • Published:

    6 days ago

  • Duration:

    asap

  • Expiry date:

    2025-10-09

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in manufacturing or industrial projects to join our clients team in Suffolk. This role will play a key part in managing costs, contracts, and commercial performance across manufacturing and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.

You will be based onsite in 3 days per week, working closely with the head of manufacturing, commercial and engineerinf stakeholders, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee commercial and cost management aspects of manufacturing and CAPEX projects

  • Prepare, monitor, and control budgets, forecasts, and cash flow

  • Manage tendering, procurement, and subcontractor agreements

  • Administer contracts ensuring compliance and managing variations

  • Conduct valuations

  • Support with cost advice and risk management

  • Prepare and present commercial reports to senior management

  • Handle claims, change management, and dispute resolution as required

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within manufacturing, industrial, or engineering projects

  • Excellent cost management, analytical, and negotiation skills

  • Ideally experience in procurement, contract administration, and supplier management

  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Professional membership (RICS or similar) desirable

What is Offered:

  • Competitive salary

  • Hybrid working (3 days onsite in Suffolk)

  • Opportunity to work on complex manufacturing projects

  • Supportive team environment with career development opportunities

Please submit your cv asap. Interviews will take place immediately and the client are in a position to offer quickly