Quantity Surveyor

  • Hays
  • 12/05/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management

Job Description

QS required for growing SME based in Merseyside

About the Company

A well-established, reputable construction contractor in Merseyside is seeking a driven Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Small Works division. The business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, public sector, education, healthcare, retail, and industrial environments, typically ranging in value from £50k to £2m.This is an excellent opportunity for a QS who enjoys autonomy, variety, and end-to-end commercial responsibility within a supportive team culture.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial performance of multiple small works projects simultaneously, ensuring profitability, accuracy, and strong client relationships. Duties include:

  • Managing the full commercial lifecycle from tender through to final account
  • Preparing bills of quantities, estimates, and pricing documents
  • Subcontract procurement and management
  • Managing valuations, variations, and change control
  • Cost reporting, forecasting, and CVRs
  • Ensuring compliance with contract terms (primarily JCT)
  • Supporting project teams to ensure successful delivery
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
About You
We're looking for a QS who is:
  • Experienced in small works or minor projects
  • Comfortable managing multiple schemes concurrently
  • Strong with measurements, valuations, and contractual admin
  • Confident under JCT contracts
  • Commercially aware, organised, and able to work independently
  • Professional, personable, and client-focused
Candidates from main contractors, regional contractors, specialist subcontractors, or small/medium-sized builders are all encouraged to apply - attitude, reliability, and commercial competence are key for this role!

What you need to do now

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