Quantity Surveyor

Hays
QS required for growing SME based in Merseyside

About the Company

A well-established, reputable construction contractor in Merseyside is seeking a driven Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Small Works division. The business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, public sector, education, healthcare, retail, and industrial environments, typically ranging in value from £50k to £2m.This is an excellent opportunity for a QS who enjoys autonomy, variety, and end-to-end commercial responsibility within a supportive team culture.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial performance of multiple small works projects simultaneously, ensuring profitability, accuracy, and strong client relationships. Duties include:

• Managing the full commercial lifecycle from tender through to final account
• Preparing bills of quantities, estimates, and pricing documents
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Managing valuations, variations, and change control
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and CVRs
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms (primarily JCT)
• Supporting project teams to ensure successful delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners

About You
We’re looking for a QS who is:

• Experienced in small works or minor projects
• Comfortable managing multiple schemes concurrently
• Strong with measurements, valuations, and contractual admin
• Confident under JCT contracts
• Commercially aware, organised, and able to work independently
• Professional, personable, and client-focused

Candidates from main contractors, regional contractors, specialist subcontractors, or small/medium-sized builders are all encouraged to apply – attitude, reliability, and commercial competence are key for this role!

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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