Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Chester, North West England, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Chester, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
Bang in line with the market for construction & trades
Reference 57428945
About the role
Quantity Surveyor
A well-established and highly regarded residential developer is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its Commercial team, nr Chester
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of high-quality residential and construction developments, supporting the commercial delivery of projects from inception through to final account. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost control, subcontract management, valuations, forecasting and reporting, while working closely with operational and finance teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably
The Role
- Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour
- Managing subcontractor accounts, payments and variations
- Producing valuations, CVRs and cost-to-complete reports
- Monitoring project budgets and reporting on cost movement
- Assisting with WIP and cashflow forecasting
- Maintaining commercial systems and project records
- Attending site meetings and carrying out regular site visits
- Supporting the preparation and management of development budgets
- Ensuring commercial procedures and processes are followed throughout project delivery
About You
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role
- Strong understanding of construction costs, budgets and forecasting
- Strong IT skills and commercial awareness
- Excellent numerical, negotiation and organisational skills
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Professional, motivated and ambitious
Package
A competitive salary and excellent benefits package is on offer for this role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business with a strong reputation for delivering quality developments across the region, offering long-term career progression and exposure to a varied portfolio of projects
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Reference: 57428945 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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