Quantity Surveyor

Property & Construction jobs >> Skilled Trade

Negotiable

Permanent

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.

Sourced Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our valued client
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