Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Burscough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £65k-£75k

Excellent benefits package

Employee-owned business

Long-term career progression

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading main contractor in Lancashire. You will oversee commercial delivery across multiple projects from pre-contract to final account and collaborate with Project Managers to maximise value.

The role requires strong knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, proven leadership, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Salary ranges £65,000-£75,000 with excellent benefits and long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience delivering projects across education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential or public sector.
• 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 qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• RICS membership or working towards chartered status advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial delivery of multiple construction projects from pre-contract through to final account.
• Preparing and managing cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Producing accurate CVRs, cost forecasts, and commercial reports.
• Monitoring project costs and ensuring commercial performance is maximised.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administering contracts and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Working closely with Project Managers and operational teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or Chartered status (advantageous)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor

Location - Lancashire

Salary/Package - £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a long-established, employee-owned main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the UK. Operating for more than 65 years, they specialise in delivering complex schemes across the education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, defence, leisure, heritage, and public sectors through long-term frameworks, repeat business, and strategic client partnerships.

Built on a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement, the business combines the stability of an established contractor with a people-first approach, delivering projects that create lasting value for clients, communities, and supply chain partners. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment across the business, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the commercial delivery of multiple construction projects from pre-contract through to final account




• Preparing and managing cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts




• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages




• Producing accurate CVRs, cost forecasts, and commercial reports




• Monitoring project costs and ensuring commercial performance is maximised




• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle




• Administering contracts and ensuring contractual compliance




• Working closely with Project Managers and operational teams to deliver projects on time and within budget




• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders




• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team where required

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Main Contractor environment




• Experience delivering projects across sectors such as 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

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £65,000 - £75,000




• Attractive benefits package




• Opportunity to join a well-established and financially secure main contractor




• Long-term career progression within an employee-owned business




• Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors




• Supportive and collaborative commercial team




• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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