Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Chorley, Lancashire

£50,000 - £60,000 + Car/Allowance + Package

With a vast portfolio of commercial and industrial real estate spanning over 15 million sq ft and an additional 4.5 million sq ft in the pipeline, you will be responsible for self‑delivery of key packages such as ground works, steel and cladding, managing a 10‑year clear pipeline of works, and progressing towards a senior role within the company.

• Understand and comply with company procedures.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted margin by seeking opportunities, alternative methods of completing works and procurement gains without compromising relationships.
• Submit valuations in accordance with main contract conditions and ensure payments are received by the due date, managing the contract’s cash position.
• Complete monthly CVR reports reflecting current site status and final profit projection.
• Administer main contract conditions, preparing timely contractual notices for all events.
• Price and agree all contract variations promptly while maximising entitlement.
• Understand and demonstrate a good working knowledge of the contract at the pre‑construction stage.
• Procure supply‑chain orders in a timely manner that reflect the scope of works, and administer, valuate, certify and issue relevant payment notices.
• Achieve timely final account agreement on client and supply‑chain accounts while maintaining strong relationships.
• Monitor progress on site through walks and liaise with the Project Manager to determine cost impact and provide cost advice that influences decision making.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Commercial Manager.

• Degree qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 3+ years post‑graduate experience.
• Experience in construction or fit‑out projects, managing all commercial aspects of projects independently.
• Experience with JCT contracts (NEC experience is beneficial).
• Strong ambition, motivation, a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Experience in estimating and pricing projects is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent IT, commercial and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a busy team and under pressure.

• Competitive salary, bonus and car allowance based on experience.
• Rapid progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Investment in training and development with a bespoke progression plan.
• Support to achieve professional chartership (if applicable).
• A positive and collaborative team environment.

• Job Title:
  
  Quantity Surveyor
• Company:
  Think Recruitment
• Location:
  
  Blackpool, Lancashire
• Package: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Package
• Posted: 13 February 2026
• Closes: 16 March 2026
• Sector:
  Construction
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  Full Time