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Quantity Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 24 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 March 2026
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Career Cross Limited
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Quantity Surveyor – Preston - £45k - £70k (DOE) + car allowance + excellent benefits

Our client is well established commercial fit-out company based in Preston, due to continued growth and expansion they are now looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate estimates and cost plans for projects across multiple sectors
• Managing project budgets, valuations, and forecasts throughout the contract lifecycle
• Producing bills of quantities, tender submissions, and cost breakdowns
• Monitoring project expenditure, identifying risks, and implementing cost control measures
• Managing subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations, and claims
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to negotiate and resolve commercial issues
• Supporting project managers and senior leadership with commercial reporting
• Contributing to business growth by providing input on tenders and bidding strategy

The ideal Candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator within construction, ideally with a contractor or subcontractor background
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial management principles
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Confident communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

Keywords – fit-out, QS, Quantity Surveyor, commercial fit-out, suppliers, sales and estimating, estimator, estimators, sub-contractors, estimates, bids, bids and tenders, tenders, pricing, quotations, Preston

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