Quantity Surveyor

Location: St Helens

Salary: £40,000 Basic Salary

Car Allowance: £5,700 per annum

Bonus: 10% Annual Performance Bonus

Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading specialist contractor delivering refrigeration projects for some of the UK's most recognised food retail brands. Operating as a main contractor, they continue to secure significant project volumes and are now looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their Refrigeration Division based in St Helens.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor seeking to join a stable and growing business with a strong reputation, supportive culture, and clear opportunities for long-term progression.

The Role

Reporting into the Senior Commercial team, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the contractual, commercial and financial aspects of a high-volume portfolio of refrigeration projects.

The role involves very limited pre-construction activity, with estimating responsibilities undertaken by the Project Management team. The successful candidate will focus primarily on post-contract commercial management, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing the commercial set-up of projects following contract award.
• Placing and managing subcontractor and supplier orders.
• Preparing valuations, applications for payment and cash flow forecasts.
• Managing project costs and supporting budget control.
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing project variations.
• Producing accurate cost/value reports and commercial forecasts.
• Managing subcontract accounts and payments.
• Completing and agreeing final accounts in line with contractual requirements.
• Supporting operational teams to maximise commercial performance across projects.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

About the Team

You will become part of a close-knit commercial function within a wider team of approximately 30 employees, ranging from Administration through to Directors. The business promotes collaboration, accountability and professional development, providing an environment where employees are supported while being given autonomy to manage their own workload.

Due to the volume of projects being delivered, candidates should be comfortable operating within a fast-paced environment and managing multiple live projects simultaneously.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within a contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial processes.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and supplier relationships.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to managing costs, risks and project profitability.
• Experience within M&E, Refrigeration, Building Services or related sectors would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £40,000 Basic Salary
• £5,700 Car Allowance
• 10% Annual Bonus
• 40-Hour Working Week
• Opportunity to work with major food retail clients
• Stable pipeline of projects and long-term career prospects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Immediate start available following successful interview process

Interview Process

The client is looking to move quickly and can conduct first-stage interviews via Microsoft Teams early next week.