Quantity Surveyor

Certain Advantage; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Merseyside. This site-based role involves overseeing cost estimation, budget control, and contract administration across various projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering and knowledge of NEC contracts. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or steel fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage projects valued between £200k to £2.5m+.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Administer NEC contracts, including variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and report on financial performance.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors for valuations and payments.
• Provide financial and contractual advice to teams.

Skills

Experience in civil engineering and/or steel fabrication

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Ability to manage multiple projects

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

RICS accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor – Merseyside. This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based. Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established engineering contractor involved in projects across the UK. You'll be based at the company's head office in Merseyside, providing commercial support across multiple live projects — from complex civil schemes to bespoke steel fabrication packages. Working closely with project teams, you'll oversee cost estimation, budget control, contract administration and reporting, ensuring all work is delivered to budget, quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Administer NEC contracts, including tenders, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor and report on project costs, risks and financial performance.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to manage valuations and payments.
• Support site and workshop teams with financial and contractual advice.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a QS within civil engineering and/or steel fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential).
• Confident managing multiple projects ranging from £200k to £2.5m+.
• Professionally qualified or working toward RICS accreditation (preferred).
• Commercially astute, detail-driven, and able to work independently.

This is a great role for a proactive Quantity Surveyor who enjoys variety — moving between site, office and fabrication shop environments — and wants to take real ownership of commercial delivery across diverse projects.

Interested? If you are interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 78271.