Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

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

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