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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.
