Project Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering organisation in Sheffield is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to oversee budgets and contracts for major engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with NEC and JCT contracts. This role offers flexibility around working hours. If you're ready for complex projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of construction/engineering practices.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Commercial experience in engineering or large structural projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, track spend, and prepare cost reports.
• Forecast future costs and provide accurate commercial insight.
• Review and administer contracts, ensuring compliance and managing variations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Quantity Surveyor - Engineering | Sheffield | Flexible start and finish times around core hours

We’re seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK engineering organisation working on defence, nuclear, aerospace, sports, and large-scale infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to be part of a business that designs and delivers complex, high-profile mechanical handling and kinetic architecture systems.

The Role

As Project Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be central to the commercial success of major engineering projects. This role reports into the Commercial Director and offers the chance to play a vital part in projects that push the boundaries of engineering. You’ll manage budgets, administer contracts, forecast costs, and provide commercial insight that helps projects deliver safely, compliantly, and profitably.

Collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders, you’ll ensure risks are managed, opportunities are maximised, and costs are controlled without compromising on quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, track spend, and prepare cost reports
• Forecast future costs and provide accurate commercial insight
• Review and administer contracts, ensuring compliance and managing variations
• Negotiate pricing and support change control processes
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to drive efficiencies
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver cost-effective solutions
• Provide stakeholders with clear updates on budgets and commercial performance

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of construction/engineering practices
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts (NEC experience is particularly valued)
• Commercial experience in engineering or large structural projects (defence, nuclear, bridges, infrastructure etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in relevant software and project management tools

This opportunity is being managed by Connected Search, a specialist recruitment partner to engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK.

If you're ready to work on complex projects with a forward-thinking engineering firm, we’d love to hear from you.