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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Lancashire County Council —Preston
- £46,142 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lancashire County Council -
Preston

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£46,142 - £51,356 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Procurement
Organisational skills
Project leadership
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Salary £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston, County Hall/Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction & Programming Team within Property Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the quantity surveying function across a diverse portfolio of construction projects that support communities throughout Lancashire. Representing the client, you will play a key role in delivering a £50m+ capital programme, investing in schools, libraries, museums, residential care facilities, office accommodation and other public buildings.

Working within a multidisciplinary Property Service alongside Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Building Surveyors, CDM professionals and external partners, you will help deliver high-quality construction projects through partnering frameworks and competitive tendering arrangements.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

Lead the quantity surveying discipline across multiple construction projects from inception through to completion
Manage project costs, budgets, procurement and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets
Provide professional quantity surveying advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee contract administration activities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and procedures
Support the procurement and delivery of projects through partnering frameworks and competitive tendering processes
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including Architects, Engineers, Building Surveyors and Project Managers
Engage confidently with clients, contractors and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
Monitor project performance, identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures
Challenge existing practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the service
Deliver projects that provide social value and support Lancashire County Council's strategic objectives

About You

We are looking for a proactive and organised professional who:

Holds a recognised Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent professional experience
Has substantial experience delivering construction projects within a quantity surveying role
Demonstrates strong project leadership and organisational skills
Has experience managing project budgets, costs and procurement activities
Can provide clear and authoritative professional advice at all levels
Possesses excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborative environments
Can manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail
Understands contract administration and construction industry best practice
Is committed to delivering excellent outcomes for clients and communities

Closing Date: 09/08/2026 Interview Date: w/c 31/08/2026

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Important Application Information

Please upload a supporting statement (maximum 750 words) explaining how you meet the criteria for this role, with direct reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications without a supporting statement cannot be shortlisted. A CV alone is not sufficient.

Interviews will take place in person. The successful candidate will be expected to attend sites throughout Lancashire and work from County Hall as required. This role does not offer fully remote working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

How to Apply

Apply direct, or for an informal, confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Andrew Hart – Principal Quantity Surveyor
[email protected]
01772 539982

Job Description & Person Specification

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