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Subcontractor Quantity Surveyor

salary
GBP
£
£
40000
-
60000
per
annum
+
plus package
industry
Construction
role type
Permanent
location
Liverpool, Merseyside
(
England
)
job posted
October 3, 2025
reference
SUBQSjmp2609
Subcontractor Quantity Surveyor - Passive Fire Protection

Liverpool - £40,000-£60,000 + package

Your new company
Our client is a specialist contractor delivering high-quality passive fire protection solutions across commercial, residential, and public sector projects in the North West. Known for their technical expertise and commitment to safety and compliance, they provide a supportive, professional working environment with opportunities for career progression.

Your new role
Our client is seeking a Subcontractor Quantity Surveyor with experience in passive fire protection or related trades. The successful candidate will manage all commercial aspects of subcontractor packages, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects, liaising closely with site teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities will include:

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Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering, and negotiations
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Preparing, reviewing, and issuing subcontract agreements
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Monitoring subcontractor budgets and expenditure against forecasts
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Valuing subcontractor work, approving interim payments, and managing final accounts
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Handling variations, claims, and commercial disputes related to subcontractors
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Conducting regular site visits to ensure compliance and progress
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Working closely with project teams to provide commercial advice and ensure project profitability
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Ensuring all subcontractor work meets contractual, safety, and quality standards

What you will need to succeed:

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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor managing subcontractors, ideally within passive fire protection, fit-out, or construction finishing trades
*

Strong knowledge of JCT or similar subcontract agreements and commercial procedures
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Excellent negotiation, analytical, and numerical skills
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Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams
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Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
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Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
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Proficiency in MS Office and commercial software

What you get in return:

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Competitive salary of £40,000-£60,000 depending on experience, plus package/benefits
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Opportunity to work on technical, high-profile passive fire protection projects
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Clear career progression opportunities
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Benefits package including pension, paid holidays, and training opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial professional with subcontractor-focused QS experience to join a growing and technically specialised team in Liverpool.



* Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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