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Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Construction Division
Location: Leigh, Lancashire (sites across Lancashire & North Manchester)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
A leading construction business is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in groundworks, civils, and land remediation. The role offers the opportunity to manage the financial aspects of a variety of projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for groundworks, civils, and land remediation projects.

  • Monitor project costs, identifying and addressing discrepancies or potential cost overruns.

  • Source and manage suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating terms and ensuring timely delivery.

  • Administer contracts, predominantly under JCT, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

  • Conduct site visits to assess and value completed work; prepare interim valuations, final accounts, and payment applications.

  • Provide regular financial reports to management, highlighting key issues, risks, and recommendations.

  • Identify and mitigate potential risks related to cost and schedule.

  • Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.

  • Maintain audit-ready cost records and reports.

  • Work flexibly between home office and site to support delivery, safety, and quality standards.

About You:

  • Qualified or part-qualified Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent, or working towards it) with experience in groundworks and civils.

  • Strong knowledge of cost planning, measurement (BOQs), valuations, final accounts, and commercial management.

  • Experienced in procurement, subcontract administration, variation/change control, and contract commerciality.

  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

  • Proficient with cost-management software and Microsoft Excel.

  • Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary: £44,000 per year + car allowance.

  • Exposure to a variety of projects across Lancashire & North Manchester, primarily in groundworks, civils, and land remediation.

  • Flexible working: mixture of home office and site-based working.

  • Mixture of contract types, JCT being standard.

  • Support for professional development, including progression towards chartered status if applicable.

  • Work within a collaborative and growing team that prioritises safety, quality, and delivery excellence.


Location: Leigh | Salary: £40000 - £50000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 13/11/2025

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