Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor

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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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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