Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a well-established Civil Engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the North of England. Due to continued growth and a healthy order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The business delivers a diverse range of Civil Engineering schemes, with project values typically ranging from £5 million to £20 million. Their portfolio includes highways, groundworks, earthworks, drainage, infrastructure and public realm projects for a mixture of public and private sector clients.

The Role

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Operational teams, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from award through to final account, ensuring they are delivered profitably while maintaining excellent relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project costs and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Procuring and commercially managing subcontractors.
• Producing accurate cost reports and forecasts.
• Pricing variations and compensation events.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting Project Managers with commercial advice and cost control.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within Civil Engineering.
• Exposure to projects involving highways, groundworks, earthworks, drainage or general infrastructure works.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience administering NEC contracts is desirable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A relevant construction qualification is advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary (based on experience).
• Car Allowance or Company Vehicle.
• Company Pension.
• Annual Bonus.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Long-term career progression with a growing contractor.
• The opportunity to work on major Civil Engineering projects valued between £5m and £20m.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a successful contractor with a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation within the Civil Engineering sector, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.