Quantity Surveyor Hourly Rate: £35-£40Location: Manchester, M60Job Type: Temporary (6 Months Initial)Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support peaks in workload relating to the Annual Capital Programme of Works for Manchester City Council''s housing stock. This role involves major schemes across approximately 13,000 properties, providing full commercial oversight of planned improvement programmes. The Quantity Surveyor will deliver cost control, contract management, and financial reporting to ensure value for money and successful project delivery. Day-to-day of the role: Commercial and Cost Management Prepare feasibility studies, detailed cost plans, and procurement reports.Lead estimating, cost planning, lifecycle costing, and value engineering activities.Manage tender processes including pre-qualification, tender documentation, analysis, and contractor selection.Oversee post-contract cost management including valuations, variations, cost checks, and change control.Produce high-quality monthly financial reports and cost updates.Negotiate and agree on final accounts. Project Delivery Work closely with Design and Delivery colleagues to ensure projects meet cost, quality, and programme targets.Conduct on-site financial checks and attend progress meetings.Ensure project risks, commercial issues, and delays are effectively monitored and managed.Support development and implementation of consistent commercial standards ac