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Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wigan
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Lancashire
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (inclusive of car allowance)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Main Contractor based in Lancashire, with a strong reputation in delivering high-quality public sector projects. With a healthy and growing pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that offers clear progression - with a future opportunity to step into a leadership role as the business transitions its commercial team into Framework and Project teams.
Sectors & Clients
The company delivers a wide range of projects across:
Local Authorities
Educational Institutions
Universities
NHS Trusts
Work is secured through a mix of framework agreements and competitively tendered projects.
Role Overview
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards and delivering best value. You will work alongside 4 other QSs and a procurement and pre-con team to allow you to focus on your own QS duties.
The successful candidate will be capable of working independently, taking full ownership of their workload, and delivering high-quality work with attention to detail and commercial acumen.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full QS function across multiple projects
Prepare, submit, and agree interim valuations and final accounts
Measure and value works, including variations
Ensure contractual compliance across all projects
Liaise with site teams, clients, and subcontractors
Produce cost reports and forecasts
Monitor and control project budgets
Support commercial team with framework reporting and audit processes
What We're Looking For
A steady and consistent CV demonstrating solid QS experience, ideally with a main contractor
Strong background in public sector project delivery
Excellent understanding of compliance and procurement standards
Ability to work independently and manage workload proactively
Eye for detail with a methodical and organised approach
Confident communicator who can build relationships with clients and internal teams
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Desirable Experience
Experience delivering projects under public sector frameworks
Exposure to both framework and competitively tendered projects
Salary & Benefits
£50,000 - £70,000 (inclusive of car allowance) - preference for middle band to allow for progression
Pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Clear route to Commercial Lead / QS Team Leader role in the mid-term
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