Job Description

Quantity Surveyor Wigan

We are on the lookout for a QuantitySurveyor to join our prestigious tier 1 client to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects across multiple sectors--projects that demand fresh thinking, sharp commercial instincts, and a drive to make a real impact.

If you live and breathe construction and want to be part of a collaborative, talented and supported team that celebrates new ideas and put people first this is the role for you.

Key responsibilities:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be a key player--owning your work packages, driving commercial performance, and influencing how the most ambitious projects come to life. You'll be trusted to take the lead, solve problems, and work closely with everyone from clients to supply chain partners.

Your day-to-day will include:

Developing smart commercial strategies and managing your own subcontract packages Maximising cashflow through effective cost control and negotiations Supporting procurement strategies, leading tender processes, and producing subcontract orders Working closely with our Commercial Lead to shape final accounts and keep everything aligned to best practice

Note - role will be based out of our clients Manchester offices initially with a planned move to Wigan in early 2026.*

To be considered for this role you must have:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with exposure to large, complex, high value projects. A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field Good knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT) Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Benefits:

Competitive salary (DOE) & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more... Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wigan WN2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) British Passport (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QS/WIGAN