Quantity Surveyor

AndersElite; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Lancashire is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to assist with profitable project management and commercial strategy development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and previous related experience, as well as strong skills in Power BI and report writing. This permanent position requires excellent commercial awareness and management of project cashflow and risks. The consultancy operates across the UK, providing bespoke solutions to its clients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cost Engineer or Quantity Surveyor in a relevant business environment.
• Ability to create data models with multiple tables for relational sources.
• A sound working knowledge of construction and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex commercial and financial client scenarios with detailed accuracy.
• Be accountable for project profitability and develop a commercial strategy.
• Manage cashflow and commercial risk on allocated projects.

Skills

Power BI

Commercial awareness

Report writing

Understanding of construction law

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure & Utilities Consultancy

Permanent – Lancashire based – Up to £60,000

The client provides infrastructure consultancy services including project management, quantity surveying, commercial management, financial audit and training. Underpinned by innovative software and systems they seek to provide bespoke solutions to clients.

Headquartered in Lancashire they work across the UK, and our team offers a wealth of experience and expertise, in disciplines ranging from Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Accountants, Highway Engineers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Asbestos Awareness and Removal trainers.

Responsibilities

• Experience using Power BI
• Solve complex commercial and financial client scenarios with detailed accuracy.
• Understand and implement the contractual requirements of project documents.
• In conjunction with the relevant project manager/team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project/s and develop an appropriate commercial strategy for the project/s to ensure delivery of required margins, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project costs to completion and final value.
• Manage cashflow and commercial risk on allocated projects.
• Liaise with the client, client representative and other 3rd parties on commercial issues.
• Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is managed and up to date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted as managed.
• Assist procurement in the preparation and issue of subcontract documentation & other documentation and negotiations.
• Ensure that sub-contractors accounts are managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions.

Candidate Requirements

• Have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Ability to create data models including multiple tables for relational sources.
• Have previous experience as a Cost Engineer or Quantity Surveyor within a relevant business environment.
• Have excellent report writing skills.
• Have a sound working knowledge of construction and contract law.
• Aspire to become chartered in the profession ~ MRICS or AP

Job Information

• Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Company: AndersElite
• Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
• Posted: (not provided)
• Closes: Jan 4th 2026