Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
£45,000 to £55,000 + Package
Merseyside
Your new company
Our client is a long-established, family-owned main contractor with a strong reputation across Merseyside and the wider North West. With over five decades of experience, they deliver a wide range of projects including new build, refurbishment, planned and reactive maintenance, fire protection works, and heritage restorations. They operate across multiple sectors including housing, education, healthcare, commercial, and conservation, priding themselves on quality, safety, and sustainability.
Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects from modern builds to listed heritage properties, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
Responsibilities will include:
Preparing, managing, and monitoring project budgets and cost plans.
Carrying out valuations, variations, and final account negotiations.
Preparing tender documents, contracts, and procurement strategies.
Managing subcontractor accounts and assessing payments.
Providing accurate cost advice to clients and stakeholders.
Ensuring projects comply with contractual and legal obligations.
Supporting project managers and site teams with commercial input.
Monitoring project performance, identifying risks, and mitigating cost issues.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
What you will need to succeed:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within construction.
Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and standard forms of procurement.
Proven track record of managing costs across a variety of projects.
Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong commercial awareness.
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the North West.
What you get in return:
Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Attractive benefits package including car allowance, pension, and healthcare.
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects including heritage, commercial, and residential.
Supportive, family-run environment that values long-term career development.
A business with an excellent reputation, award-winning projects, and strong pipeline of work.
Real scope for progression and professional growth within a forward-thinking contractor.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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