Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | BB5 7HH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70570-64706 |
Summary
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.