Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its North West operations on high-value residential, education and commercial projects. You will oversee commercial aspects, manage subcontractor tenders, and drive value engineering across schemes ranging from £5m to £80m+.

The role offers clear career progression within a leading construction business. Applicants should have a proven track record on similar value projects, a BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent, strong

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a principal build contractor Quantity Surveying on similar value projects.
• BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Confident and commercially astute with ability to negotiate and manage subcontractors.
• Able to prioritise, manage risk and value engineer.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Value engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

Job description

Reference: VAC - 8937609_1792600657
Posted: October 21, 2026

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge & the opportunity to join a leading North West principal contractor?

The North West regional turnover is c.£250m and is part of a larger UK Group . They specialise across high rise residential , student accommodation, education, healthcare, public buildings, commercial, industrial & leisure. Sites range from £5m - £80m + in value.

With secured pipeline projects, the company is multi disciplinary and can offer excellent career progression opportunities to develop within a leading construction business working on some of the North West's most prestigious developments.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Proven track record as a principal build contractor Quantity Surveying on similar value projects
• Academically Qualified with a BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Confident, commercially astute with good communication skills able to negotiate and manage subcontractors effectively
• Able to prioritise, manage risk and value engineer.

Salary & Package on offer:

• Base Salary £70,000 to £80,000 (dependent on level of experience)