Senior Quantity Surveyor – Employee-Owned Main Contractor

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

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.