Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Hays
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • 28/04/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Project Manager Management

Job Description

QS / Senior QS Job for a Lancashire-based General Contractor who work on sites in Lancashire & Manchester

Your new companyYou will be joining a long-established regional building contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across industrial, commercial, education and public-sector markets. The business is known for its strong client relationships, low staff turnover, and its commitment to developing and progressing its commercial teams.They offer the stability of a well-resourced main contractor with the feel of a supportive, close-knit environment where your contribution genuinely makes an impact.
Your new roleAs Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a significant new build industrial development in Manchester. This is a large, high value steel frame scheme forming part of a wider pipeline of major projects across the North West.
Your role will include:

  • Full commercial management of the project from start to final account procurement of subcontract packages and management of supply chain performance.
  • Cost reporting, valuations, change control and forecasting
  • Working closely with the Project Manager to ensure contract and programme compliance
  • Supporting the wider commercial team on future tenders and regional growth plans
  • This is a role suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, technical challenge and working on major projects with long-term local work.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Experience as a QS or Senior QS within a main contracting environment
  • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
  • Ability to manage procurement, cost control and commercial reporting independently
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
What you'll get in return
  • Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
  • Car/allowance, pension and industry-leading benefits package
  • Long-term local projects across the North West
  • Supportive management, stable pipeline and real progression opportunities
What to do next
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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