The Construction Index Ltd
Lead Quantity Surveyor
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Type: Full Time
Region: UK - North West
Town/City: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Posted: 03/07/2026
Reference: JW-LQS-1_1783071224
Job Description
Lead Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bolton / North West
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + excellent benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Housing Partnerships team in the North West, focusing on refurbishment and planned maintenance schemes.
This is a key commercial leadership role, offering genuine ownership of the planned maintenance commercial function. You will be responsible for driving performance, protecting margin, managing risk, and supporting continued growth across a strong pipeline of secured and negotiated work.
The role would suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor, Lead Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Lead with experience in refurbishment, planned maintenance, social housing, housing partnerships, or property services, who is looking for a role with real accountability, visibility, and progression.
The Role
Reporting directly into senior commercial leadership, you will lead the commercial management and control of refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across the North West. You will also support and develop an established commercial team, with scope to grow the team further as the division continues to expand.
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Most schemes are secured through direct award, negotiated frameworks, or long-standing client relationships, providing a stable and attractive pipeline of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of planned maintenance and refurbishment schemes
- Take accountability for commercial performance, cash flow, margin improvement, and risk management
- Produce, review, and manage accurate monthly CVRs and final account forecasts
- Ensure strong cost control processes are in place across all projects
- Oversee subcontract procurement and package management
- Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and wider delivery teams
- Attend project and monthly contract review meetings, providing clear updates on risks, opportunities, and financial performance
- Support business growth targets and contribute to improved commercial efficiency
- Lead, mentor, and develop the surveying team, supporting training, performance, and progression
- Ensure contractual, legislative, quality, health, and safety, and company standards are maintained
About You
You will be an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in quantity surveying, ideally within refurbishment, planned maintenance, social housing, or property services.
You Will Also Have
- Proven experience as a Senior QS, Lead QS, or Commercial Lead
- Strong commercial awareness and financial reporting experience
- Experience managing CVRs, forecasts, cash flow, and subcontract packages
- Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience
- Confident using Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems
- Proactive, organized, and solutions-focused approach
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Benefits
- Competitive salary and car allowance
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 26 days' holiday
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Free parking
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programme, occupational health, and eye care vouchers
- Online retailer discounts
- Long-term career development within a growing regional team
Why Apply?
This is a standout opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong reputation in the housing refurbishment and planned maintenance market.
With ambitious growth plans, an established team in place, and a secure pipeline of work, this role offers the chance to step into a genuine leadership position where you can make a visible impact.
For a senior commercial professional looking for autonomy, progression, and the opportunity to help shape a growing division, this is an excellent next step.
If you'd be interested in knowing more, please apply with your up to date CV or call Jess on 01618869670
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