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Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Lancashire / North-West (site & office travel)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + package (DOE)
Team: Join a close-knit Commercial department of three
Agency: Sourced Recruitment – exclusive assignment
Contact: James Unwin
The Opportunity
Our client is a fast-growing residential developer & contractor with c. £30 million of confirmed work in the pipeline over the next 18 months. They deliver new-build housing and associated civil works across the North-West and have ambitious plans to double output while maintaining a collaborative, family-feel culture.
With continued growth, they’re ready to add a driven Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of multiple live sites, influence commercial strategy, and progress towards Senior QS/Commercial Manager as the business scales.
What’s in it for you?
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Progression path – clear, realistic route to Senior QS and beyond as turnover increases.
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High-impact projects – full lifecycle responsibility across a £30 m portfolio.
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Agile environment – decisions are made quickly; you work directly with directors.
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Competitive package – £45–60k salary, car/mileage, pension, 25 days holiday + stats, laptop & phone.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Full cost control: budgets, forecasts, CVRs and cash-flow for multiple residential schemes.
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Procure subcontractors & materials, negotiating best value while safeguarding quality.
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Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and manage notices in line with JCT/NEC.
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Identify and implement value-engineering and risk-mitigation strategies.
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Measure, agree and resolve variations; close out final accounts.
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Chair monthly cost meetings and liaise closely with site, design and finance teams.
About You
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Degree / HNC in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).
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3 + years’ QS experience with a house-builder, main contractor or developer.
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Strong commercial acumen and solid contract knowledge (JCT and/or NEC).
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Confident with cost-management software and advanced Excel.
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Full UK driving licence and flexibility to visit sites around the North-West.
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Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a high-growth SME environment.
Ready to explore?
To arrange a confidential chat, contact James Unwin (quoting QS-NW).
We review applications as they arrive and can schedule first-stage Teams interviews within 48 hours. If now isn’t the ideal time, connect with me on LinkedIn and I’ll keep you posted on future opportunities.
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