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Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Quantity Surveyor - Coastal Infrastructure

Preston (Projects in Southsea)
£35,000-£42,000 + Company Car
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major coastal infrastructure and marine engineering projects.

This Quantity Surveyor role is ideal for someone with around 1-2 years' post-graduate experience who is looking to develop their commercial career within a supportive project team. Working alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of project commercial management while contributing to the successful delivery of nationally significant coastal defence works.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will play an important role in supporting commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle while developing towards greater responsibility.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for:

Supporting the commercial management of major coastal infrastructure projects
Assisting with subcontract procurement and subcontractor management
Preparing and processing valuations, invoices and payment applications
Producing cost reports and monitoring project expenditure
Managing timesheets and labour cost records
Assisting with compensation events and change management
Supporting contract administration and commercial reporting
Working closely with operational and project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
Developing your commercial knowledge under the guidance of an experienced Senior Quantity SurveyorThis Quantity Surveyor position offers an excellent opportunity to build your career within a major civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who is eager to develop their commercial expertise.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Around 1-2 years' industry experience following graduation
Good understanding of quantity surveying principles and commercial processes
Strong Excel and numerical analysis skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships across project teamsThe following would be advantageous:

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Experience within civil engineering, construction, water or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of NEC contracts
Full UK driving licenceWhy Apply?

Salary of £35,000-£42,000 plus company car
Opportunity to work on major coastal infrastructure projects
Structured mentoring from an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor
Excellent long-term career progression
Join a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong project pipeline
Immediate interviews availableImmediate interviews available.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to build your commercial career on major civil engineering projects while learning from experienced professionals, we'd love to hear from you

Reference: 225381281

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Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Quantity Surveyor - Coastal Infrastructure

Preston (Projects in Southsea)
£35,000-£42,000 + Company Car
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major coastal infrastructure and marine engineering projects.

This Quantity Surveyor role is ideal for someone with around 1-2 years' post-graduate experience who is looking to develop their commercial career within a supportive project team. Working alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of project commercial management while contributing to the successful delivery of nationally significant coastal defence works.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will play an important role in supporting commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle while developing towards greater responsibility.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for:

Supporting the commercial management of major coastal infrastructure projects
Assisting with subcontract procurement and subcontractor management
Preparing and processing valuations, invoices and payment applications
Producing cost reports and monitoring project expenditure
Managing timesheets and labour cost records
Assisting with compensation events and change management
Supporting contract administration and commercial reporting
Working closely with operational and project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
Developing your commercial knowledge under the guidance of an experienced Senior Quantity SurveyorThis Quantity Surveyor position offers an excellent opportunity to build your career within a major civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who is eager to develop their commercial expertise.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Around 1-2 years' industry experience following graduation
Good understanding of quantity surveying principles and commercial processes
Strong Excel and numerical analysis skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships across project teamsThe following would be advantageous:

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Experience within civil engineering, construction, water or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of NEC contracts
Full UK driving licenceWhy Apply?

Salary of £35,000-£42,000 plus company car
Opportunity to work on major coastal infrastructure projects
Structured mentoring from an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor
Excellent long-term career progression
Join a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong project pipeline
Immediate interviews availableImmediate interviews available.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to build your commercial career on major civil engineering projects while learning from experienced professionals, we'd love to hear from you
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Reference: 225381281

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