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Quantity Surveyor

salary
GBP
£
£
60000
-
70000
per
annum
+
industry
Construction
role type
Permanent
location
Blackburn, Lancashire
(
England
)
job posted
January 15, 2026
reference
QS440
Our client is a well-established and growing civils contractor operating across the infrastructure, highways, and water sectors. Due to continued project wins and long-term frameworks, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a role suited to a commercially astute professional with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery.

The Role

You will be responsible for the commercial processes of projects from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring cost control, value recovery, and commercial compliance across multiple schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

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Commercial process of infrastructure, highways, and water projects
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Preparation, estimation, submission, and negotiation of interim valuations and final accounts
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Managing variations, change control, and contractual correspondence
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Cost forecasting, reporting, and risk management
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Procurement and management of subcontractors
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Ensuring compliance with contractual and company commercial procedures
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Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance

About You

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Minimum 10 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
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Proven background in infrastructure, highways, and/or water projects
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Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, ICE, JCT)
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Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Long-term, secure workload within key infrastructure sectors
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Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
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Supportive and professional working environment

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a senior role with a forward-thinking contractor, we would welcome your application.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk

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