North West Civil & Highways Quantity Surveyor – Impact & Progress

Building Careers UK; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their client in Ringway, UK. The role involves managing financial aspects of civil engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and requires proven experience and strong NEC contract knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000

Long-term stability within a well-established contractor

Collaborative working culture

Opportunities for career progression

Contributing to community-enhancing schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant quantity surveying software.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial elements of civil engineering and highways schemes from start to finish.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and cash flow to ensure profitability.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
• Produce accurate cost reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Liaise closely with project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Understanding of NEC contracts

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Office and QS software

Organised and commercially minded

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their client in Ringway, UK. The role involves managing financial aspects of civil engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and requires proven experience and strong NEC contract knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.