Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction & Programming Team | Hall; H

Overview

Salary: £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full time | 37 hours per week | Construction & Programming Team | Preston County Hall (Hybrid)

We are currently recruiting… A Senior Quantity Surveyor to work within the Construction & Programming Team within the Property Service at Lancashire County Council
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• Project Leadership - Lead multiple, complex, small to large value construction projects to be delivered on time and within budget. Oversee projects such as new schools, school extensions, office and public buildings, school refurbishments and more. Manage the Quantity Surveying discipline on each phase, maintain budget control, provide professional guidance, adhere to legislative practice, and lead within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality client service.
• Communication & Collaboration - Communicate specialist advice at all levels, collaborate with in-house design teams (Architects, Building Surveyors, Project Managers, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers) and key service areas (Estates, FM, etc.). Engage stakeholders to deliver results, listen, guide and collaborate to achieve project objectives.

• Project Leadership - An influential, organised Senior Quantity Surveyor with a directive approach to lead multiple complex projects and deliver value for the client.
• Communication & Collaboration - Strong interpersonal skills to challenge the status quo and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Benefits:
Flexibility and work-life balance with 26 days annual leave (rising to 32) plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and an additional 20 days that can be purchased. Generous local authority pension with shared AVCs. Benefits package including 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, salary sacrifice schemes, long service awards, cycle to work schemes, eye tests and more.

You will receive support and development, opportunities for personal growth, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, apprenticeships, and the opportunity to make a difference within Lancashire County Council.

We embrace diversity and support flexible working to attract diverse talent. We are particularly keen to hear from people of colour, from the LGBTQ+ community or individuals with a disability.

Please upload and attach a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role, with clear reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. The statement must not exceed 500 words. A CV alone will not be sufficient.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. We may consider you if you cannot drive due to a disability.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Please contact for an initial informal and confidential chat:
Andrew Hart — a or Tel

Closing Date: 15/02/2026 •
Interviews: W/C 02/03/26 (subject to change)