Quantity Surveyor

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£55,000–£65,000 a year

Northampton

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Quantity Surveyor role oversees the commercial management of multiple infrastructure projects across civil engineering, highways, and environmental sectors. The work involves monitoring project costs, administering NEC contracts, and ensuring profitability from the initial contract award through to the final account stage.

Best for

Quantity Surveyors with experience in civil engineering or infrastructure contracting.

Non-negotiable

Full UK Driving Licence

Worth knowing

Willingness to travel to sites across the South, Midlands, and wider UK is required.

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Cost control

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contract administration

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Driving licence

    Clearly required in the listing

  • NEC3

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • NEC4

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project financial performance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Produce commercial reports and valuations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Monitor costs and budgets

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Administer NEC contracts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Identify and manage variations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support project cash flow

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Negotiate final accounts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Company car
Car allowance
Pension scheme
Health benefits
Flexible working
Enhanced family leave
Additional annual leave
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Northamptonshire Up to £65,000 Basic + Package We are delighted to be working with a well-established infrastructure and environmental contractor that is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of projects across civil engineering, highways, environmental improvement, landscaping and infrastructure works. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently from a commercial perspective, working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners. With a strong project pipeline and continued growth across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from contract award through to final account. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the financial and contractual performance of a portfolio of infrastructure projects Producing accurate valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and profitability Supporting project teams with commercial advice and contractual guidance Identifying and managing variations, compensation events and change control processes Administering NEC contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are met Assessing risk and implementing measures to protect commercial performance Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders Supporting cash flow by ensuring applications, payments and recoveries are managed effectively Assisting with final account negotiations and project close-out activities Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across commercial processes and proceduresAbout You To be considered, you will ideally have: Previous Quantity Surveying experience within highways, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, landscaping or a similar contracting environment Strong understanding of commercial management principles and cost control Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts Knowledge of valuations, forecasting, variations and contract administration Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience Full UK Driving Licence Willingness to travel to sites across the South, Midlands and wider UK as requiredWhat's on Offer Salary up to £65,000 basic Company car or car allowance Pension scheme Health and wellbeing benefits Flexible working arrangements Ongoing training and professional development Clear career progression opportunities Employee assistance programme Enhanced family leave policies Additional annual leave benefits Social, charity and company events Additional lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefitsIf you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing organisation with a strong order book and long-term career prospects, we'd be keen to hear from you

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