Quantity Surveyor

King Contract Services; Warrington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional contractor near Warrington is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with 3-5 years of experience. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £60,000 and strong career progression opportunities. You'll manage contracts, prepare valuations, and work closely with project teams. The company promotes a supportive environment that values your development and offers exposure to varied projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts (JCT/NEC) and ensure compliance with commercial requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor tendering, and contract negotiation.
• Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender submissions.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Work closely with project teams and clients to ensure commercial success.

Skills

Cost control

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

We’re partnering with a well-established regional contractor based near Warrington who is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. The company delivers a range of projects across the commercial, industrial, leisure, and healthcare sectors, working with both private clients and public bodies. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with 3–5 years’ experience who is looking to take on greater responsibility and gain exposure to a wide variety of projects. The role comes with strong career progression opportunities within a supportive, growing business.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts (JCT/NEC) and ensure compliance with commercial requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor tendering, and contract negotiation.
• Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender submissions.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Work closely with project teams and clients to ensure commercial success.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying (Desirable).
• Strong knowledge of cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £60,000 plus package.
• Long-term career progression with a respected contractor.
• Supportive environment where your development is encouraged and valued.

Get in touch

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your CV or contact our commercial specialist, Jane Fairhurst, for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

Industries

• Construction and Building Construction