Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor 

Location: Accrington (Projects Across the North West)

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience

About the Role

An established dry-lining sub-contractor based in Accrington is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (minimum 6 years' experience) to join their commercial team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a hands-on role requiring a mix of site-based and office-based responsibilities, managing projects from initial scope through to final account.

With project values typically ranging between £400K - £3M (and up to £11M, with a sweet spot of £1.5M - £2M), you'll be exposed to high-value, complex works across the education, healthcare, hotel, and apartment sectors.

This position offers clear progression opportunities within a respected subcontractor working with tier 1 main contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to scope works, assess variations, and liaise with project teams.

   

• Procure subcontract packages and manage commercial performance through the project lifecycle.

   

• Prepare and submit RFIs, applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts.

   

• Undertake accurate take-offs, measuring, and cost reporting.

   

• Work closely with site and operational teams to ensure commercial risks are identified and managed.

   

• Build strong client and supply chain relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

   

• Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and commercial reporting.

   

Person Specification

• Minimum 6 years' Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within subcontracting or main contracting.

   

• Strong background in education, healthcare, hotel, or apartment projects (no housing experience required).

   

• Proven ability to manage projects from procurement through to final account.

   

• Hands-on approach, confident in both site-based and office-based duties.

   

• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

   

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and securing value.

   

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package (based on experience).

   

• Opportunity to work on high-value projects with leading tier 1 contractors.

   

• Clear progression route within a growing, established subcontractor.

   

• Exposure to varied sectors with projects across the North West.