Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor

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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. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM Apply In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 51-250 About Us Building
Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and
property. Based
in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and
temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector.  As a sustainable and profitable people
focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second
to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and
candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and
build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more
than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and
builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in
delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting
talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15
different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that
put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the
projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent
recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our
professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one
particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest
standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the
future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we
contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures
that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher
for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has
been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the
beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West.
Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and
has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s
important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been
able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my
business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for
our clients. “The quality of service we received was
outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over
the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has
sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in
the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent
that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and
Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in
construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Pre Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Groundworks Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Northwich (CW8) £55000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 4 weeks ago Freelance Senior Estimator Morson Edge Warrington (WA3), WA3 7GB £500 - 550 per day 2 weeks ago Senior Estimator - House Building Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L36) £65000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 3 weeks ago Groundworks Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Northwich (CW8) £350 - £450 per day 4 weeks ago Managing Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £70000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 4 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Curzon Park, Chester (CH4), CH4 8RU £350 - £450 per day + Outside Ir35 1 month ago Civil Engineering Estimator Serply Birkenhead (CH41) From £60,000 to £78,000 per annum Day rate available also @ up to £300 3 weeks ago Building Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £60000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Wrexham (LL11) £65000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Project Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Construction jobs Construction jobs in Chester Quantity Surveying jobs Quantity Surveying jobs in Chester Jobs in Chester Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy