Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chorley, Lancashire

The Opportunity

We are working with a reputable and growing contractor delivering high-quality social housing developments, who are now seeking an experienced Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The successful candidate will be commercially responsible for a new residential scheme, taking full ownership of cost control, procurement, and commercial reporting from pre-construction through to final account.

Experience in residential projects values of £30m+

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior QS looking to work on meaningful projects with long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of residential schemes
• Preparation and management of budgets and cost plans
• Procurement and negotiation of subcontractor packages
• Valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Monthly cost value reconciliation (CVRs) and reporting
• Risk and value management
• Liaison with project managers, site teams, clients, and consultants
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in line with contract requirements

Essential Requirements

• Experience within social housing / residential construction
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proven experience of managing a commercial team
• PCSA Experience
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple workstreams
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Experience in delivering Light Gauge Steel Framed Schemes / SFS Schemes

Interested in the vacancy? Call Jack on (phone number removed) to discuss further.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation