Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| 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
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