Quantity Surveyor - Drylining / SFS

Think Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction business in North-West England seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor specializing in Drylining and SFS projects. The role involves managing multiple projects while ensuring profitability and maintaining client relationships, offering a competitive salary and career progression in the construction industry.

Benefits

Genuine career progression

Involvement in diverse projects

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and project lifecycle.
• Experience in managing multiple projects in Drylining/SFS.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Provide accurate cost reporting and financial management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and compliance with contracts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Cost reporting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS software packages

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Drylining / SFS

North-West England

40,000 - 55,000 DOE

Start: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction business specialising in Drylining and SFS (Steel Framing Systems) packages. This is a client-facing, full package QS role, offering exposure to a diverse project portfolio and long-term career development.

You will be responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently, with typical values between 1.5m - 2m, including a hotel and a school project both commencing within the next 4-8 weeks.

This role is site and region-based in the North West, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects from procurement to final account.
• Provide accurate and timely cost reporting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontractor packages, valuations, and variations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular site meetings and clear communication.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company commercial procedures.
• Work closely with project teams to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes.
• Take full ownership of project budgets and profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor,
• Experience working on Drylining and SFS projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple live projects of similar value simultaneously.
• Experience working on commercial or education sector schemes is desirable (e.g. hotels, schools).
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and full project lifecycle commercial duties.
• Highly client-facing with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Excel and QS software packages.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the Northwest.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary 40,000 - 55,000 depending on experience.
• Immediate start with pipeline of secured projects.
• Genuine career progression in a growing business.
• Involvement in diverse, challenging projects.
• Collaborative team culture with real responsibility from day one.