Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (inclusive of car allowance)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Main Contractor based in Lancashire
, with a strong reputation in delivering high-quality public sector projects. With a healthy and growing pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that offers clear progression - with a future opportunity to step into a leadership role as the business transitions its commercial team into Framework and Project teams
.

The company delivers a wide range of projects across:

• Local Authorities
• Educational Institutions
• Universities
• NHS Trusts

Work is secured through a mix of framework agreements and competitively tendered projects
.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards and delivering best value. You will work alongside 4 other QSs and a procurement and pre-con team to allow you to focus on your own QS duties.

The successful candidate will be capable of working independently
, taking full ownership of their workload, and delivering high-quality work with attention to detail and commercial acumen
.

• Manage the full QS function across multiple projects
• Prepare, submit, and agree interim valuations and final accounts
• Measure and value works, including variations
• Ensure contractual compliance across all projects
• Liaise with site teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Produce cost reports and forecasts
• Monitor and control project budgets
• Support commercial team with framework reporting and audit processes

• A steady and consistent CV demonstrating solid QS experience, ideally with a main contractor
• Strong background in public sector project delivery
• Excellent understanding of compliance and procurement standards
• Ability to work independently and manage workload proactively
• Eye for detail with a methodical and organised approach
• Confident communicator who can build relationships with clients and internal teams
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Experience delivering projects under public sector frameworks
• Exposure to both framework and competitively tendered projects

• £45,000 - £60,000 (inclusive of car allowance) - preference for middle band to allow for progression
• Pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Clear route to Commercial Lead / QS Team Leader role in the mid-term
• Supportive and stable working environment