Project Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK contractor based in Warrington is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to manage key project components and ensure financial performance on significant projects in the education, healthcare, and industrial sectors. The chosen candidate will benefit from a salary between £48,000 and £55,000, along with opportunities for career progression and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive package

Career progression opportunities

Investment in professional development

Secure pipeline of projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project QS with a main contractor, ideally Tier 1.
• Experience on schemes valued 10m+.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement and administration.
• Preparing cost plans, forecasts, budgets, and accurate financial reports.
• Assisting in the commercial management of projects from inception to final account.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

Project Quantity Surveyor - Major Projects

Salary: 48,000 to 55,000 + Package

Location: Warrington

Your new company

Our client is a Tier 1 main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex and high-value projects across the UK. Operating within education, healthcare, industrial, and custodial sectors, they are recognised for quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships through prestigious frameworks. With a robust pipeline of projects in the North West, they offer stability, career progression, and the chance to work on landmark schemes valued at 10 million and above.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a motivated Project Quantity Surveyor to join their Warrington team. This role offers the chance to take commercial ownership of key project elements while supporting senior colleagues on large-scale projects. You will be responsible for cost management, procurement, subcontract administration, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the commercial management of projects from inception to final account.
• Preparing cost plans, forecasts, budgets, and accurate financial reports.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and administration.
• Supporting the administration of contracts, variations, and claims.
• Monitoring costs, risks, and opportunities to ensure strong financial performance.
• Working closely with project teams to achieve time, cost, and quality targets.
• Developing and maintaining strong client, consultant, and supply chain relationships.

What you will need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Project QS with a main contractor, ideally Tier 1.
• Track record of working on projects within education, healthcare, industril, or custodial sectors.
• Experience on schemes valued 10m+.
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent); RICS accreditation (or working towards) desirable.

What you get in return

• Salary of 48,000 - 55,000 plus comprehensive package.
• Chance to work on significant, high-value projects in Warrington and across the North West.
• Excellent career progression opportunities with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative workplace with investment in professional development.
• Secure pipeline of projects ensuring long-term stability and career growth.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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