Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vertical Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established property and construction group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their in-house team. This role involves managing commercial aspects of multiple new-build projects across the UK, with significant opportunities for career progression and collaboration within a stable working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Organised and proactive in problem-solving.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of construction projects from inception to final account.
• Prepare and submit valuations in line with contract terms.
• Administer main and subcontractor contracts and assess variations.

Skills

Commercial management

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Experience in industrial or groundworks projects

Good working knowledge of JCT contracts

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A long-established and privately owned property and construction group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their in-house construction team. With a significant pipeline of industrial and commercial developments across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with strong financial backing, long-term vision, and a clear route for career progression.

You will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple new-build projects, supporting the delivery team through the full project lifecycle, and contributing to strategic commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of construction projects from inception to final account
• Prepare and submit valuations in line with contract terms and ensure timely payments
• Produce accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring value for money and clarity of scope
• Administer main and subcontractor contracts, including the preparation of contractual notices
• Assess and agree variations, ensuring entitlement is maximised
• Work collaboratively with the delivery team, providing cost advice and assessing impact of site progress on budgets
• Finalise client and subcontractor accounts efficiently and maintain strong working relationships

About the Business

• UK-wide portfolio of industrial and commercial developments
• Clear 10-year pipeline of projects already secured
• In-house plant fleet valued over £15 million
• Self-delivery of core packages (e.g. groundworks, steel, cladding)
• Collaborative and stable working environment
• Strong emphasis on internal development and promotion

Candidate Profile

• Experience in industrial or groundworks projects (preferred but not essential)
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Organised, commercially astute, and proactive in problem-solving
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset

To express interest or find out more, please apply in confidence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Construction and Real Estate

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