Quantity Surveyor

Ringway Jacobs; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways service provider in Crewe seeks a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage cost planning and oversee financial reporting for design-build schemes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, experience with NEC3/4 contracts, and excellent negotiation and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Discounts through RJ Rewards

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3/4 or similar construction contracts.
• Proficient in cost planning, budget management, and financial reporting.
• Hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
• Conduct risk, value management, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Liaise with clients and project teams for project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and handle change management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Cost management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

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We are looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team, collaborating with our Design and Road Safety Teams. You’ll manage the full lifecycle of design-build schemes under the NEC3 Term Service Contract (Options A, C, and E), ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Your role will involve cost planning, budget management, financial reporting, and contract administration—from feasibility to final account settlement. You'll prepare tender documents, oversee subcontractor payments, and advise on contractual claims and disputes.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and a strong negotiator, with excellent cost management and communication skills to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

The Role

•Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
• Conduct risk, value management, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and handle any change management

About You

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience of NEC3/4 or similar construction contracts
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in cost management.
• Hold a UK driving licence

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.