Senior Project Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor

Building Careers UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Professional development toward RICS

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor in Preston, Lancashire. The role focuses on managing commercial delivery from award to final account, with responsibility for valuations, variations, and cost reporting.

You will work with project teams to drive profitability, manage subcontractors, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships. A degree in QS and chartered status (or progress) are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor within a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience delivering projects across education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential, or public sector developments.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartered status would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial delivery of construction projects from contract award through to final account.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Producing accurate CVRs, cost forecasts, and commercial reports.
• Monitoring project costs to maximise profitability and commercial performance.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager with reporting and strategic commercial decisions.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial lifecycle

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/chartered status advantageous

Job description

Building Careers UK is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor in Preston, Lancashire. The role focuses on managing commercial delivery from award to final account, with responsibility for valuations, variations, and cost reporting.

You will work with project teams to drive profitability, manage subcontractors, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships. A degree in QS and chartered status (or progress) are advantageous.