Quantity Surveyor

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

The Company

Our client is a well-established Lancashire-based main contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the North West. Operating across the Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Local Authority, Heritage and Leisure sectors, they are recognised for delivering projects to exceptional standards whilst building long-term relationships with their clients.

With a healthy pipeline of secured work through public sector frameworks and repeat business, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business that genuinely invests in its people, promotes collaboration, and offers long-term career progression within a supportive environment.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of new build and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with the Commercial Director, Project Managers and site teams, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

This position would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor background who enjoys managing multiple projects and being part of a close-knit commercial team delivering meaningful public sector schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of construction projects from tender award through to final account.
• Preparing cost plans, valuations, variations and financial reports.
• Procuring subcontractors and suppliers, including preparing enquiry packages and analysing tender returns.
• Negotiating subcontract agreements and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts to maximise profitability.
• Preparing interim applications for payment and agreeing valuations with clients.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and commercial management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE.
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing commercial team.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Regular team and company social events.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile public sector projects across the North West.