Highways Quantity Surveyor - Commercial & Cost Control

NY Highways; Kirby Sigston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with progression

Company pension (6% employer)

24 days leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Job summary

NY Highways in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs, forecasts and budgets across highway projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, NEC colleagues, clients and design teams to deliver value and ensure commercial success.

The role offers flexible depot offices across the county with regular travel to Northallerton and project sites. A driving licence is essential and membership of a professional body is encouraged.

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor, preferably in highways or infrastructure.
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards, a professional body (RICS/CIOB/ICESA).
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management qualities.

Responsibilities

• Cost forecasting and budget management.
• Reviewing contract programmes and risk registers.
• Monitoring project profitability and cash flow.
• Producing cost, value and budget comparisons.
• Supporting commercial decision‑making across multiple projects.
• Building effective relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

Education

HND in Quantity Surveying

Highways/civil engineering experience

Professional body membership (RICS/CIOB/ICESA) or progression

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

NY Highways in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs, forecasts and budgets across highway projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, NEC colleagues, clients and design teams to deliver value and ensure commercial success.

The role offers flexible depot offices across the county with regular travel to Northallerton and project sites. A driving licence is essential and membership of a professional body is encouraged.