Job Description Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor
Location - Chester
Salary/Package - £60,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a leading UK developer and main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. Specialising in purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent, hotels, retirement living, and residential regeneration projects, they manage schemes from initial land acquisition and planning through to construction and completion.
With decades of experience delivering landmark developments across the UK, the business prides itself on innovation, sustainability, quality, and long-term investment. Continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects have created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Chester.
The Role
As Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Managing the commercial aspects of projects during the pre-construction phase
Preparing cost plans, budgets, and feasibility estimates for projects valued between £20m - £100m
Producing detailed tender documentation and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
Supporting bid submissions, value engineering, and procurement strategies
Working closely with the estimating, design, technical, and operational teams to ensure commercially viable project solutions
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities during the tender and pre-construction stages
Preparing and presenting commercial reports to senior management
Assisting with subcontract procurement and package evaluations
Supporting project handovers to the delivery team following successful tender awards
Contributing to the successful delivery of hotel, student accommodation, retirement living, and mixed-use developments
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or Estimator within a Main Contractor environment
Experience working on major construction projects valued between £20m and £100m
Previous experience within hotels, student accommodation, residential, retirement living, or mixed-use developments would be highly advantageous
Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, estimating, and tendering processes
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC experience advantageous)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
Competitive basic salary of £65,000 - £80,000
Attractive benefits package
Opportunity to join a leading UK developer and main contractor
Exposure to high-profile projects valued up to £100m
Long-term career progression within a financially secure and expanding business
Ongoing professional development and support
Collaborative and supportive pre-construction team
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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