Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Chorley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company with a strong future pipeline is hiring a Quantity Surveyor in Chorley. This role offers a path to senior positions, and you'll manage project lifecycles while collaborating with teams to ensure quality and profitability. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and a car allowance, making it not just a job, but a career opportunity.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Healthcare, pension and sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial and groundworks required.
• Good working knowledge of the Preconstruction stage.
• Confident working under JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects.
• Delivery of key packages including groundworks and steel.
• Engaging with project teams to stay ahead of cost implications.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project management

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Progression: Clear path to Senior QS and beyond

Ready to take your Quantity Surveying career to the next level? We're a forward-thinking construction company with a robust 10-year pipeline of secured work, and we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor who's ready to make a real impact.

As a self-delivering Quantity Surveyor with expertise in industrial & commercial property, groundworks, and civils, you'll work on diverse projects, gain end-to-end commercial exposure, and be part of a supportive, ambitious team that's focused on both quality delivery and professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects - from valuations and CVRs to final accounts




• Delivery of key packages including groundworks, steel and cladding




• Identifying opportunities to improve margin through smart procurement and commercial insight




• Engaging with project teams on-site to stay ahead of cost implications and ensure timely decisions




• Administering contracts, preparing notices, and managing supply chain accounts




• Working closely with the Commercial Manager to ensure projects remain profitable and compliant

What You Bring:

• Experience in construction (industrial/groundworks experience is required)




• Good working knowledge of the Preconstruction stage




• Confident working under JCT contracts




• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is essential.




• Great organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects




• A proactive mindset and a positive, solutions-focused attitude




• Full, clean UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Up to £55,000 salary + £5,000 car allowance




• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays




• Your birthday off




• Healthcare, pension and sick pay

This is more than just a role - it's a career opportunity with long-term growth, responsibility, and mentorship built in. If you're ready to develop, deliver, and thrive with a company that invests in its people and its future, we want to hear from you.