Quantity Surveyor

Caval; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

Caval is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support a growing civil engineering contractor with a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. The role offers hybrid working after probation and a salary in the £50k–£60k range, with a company car or car allowance and a performance bonus scheme.

The successful candidate will partner with operations to manage commercial delivery from inception to final account, ensuring projects stay financially sound while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering.
• Experience with Environment Agency projects, flood alleviation, highways, drainage or RC frames is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and organizational skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and account reconciliation.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams.
• Support contract administration and ensure commercial compliance.

Skills

QS civil engineering

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Office-Based (Hybrid working available after probation/performance)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Role Highlights & Packages:

• Permanent opportunity with long-term career progression.
• Open to both experienced Quantity Surveyors and junior candidates looking to develop their career.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Benefit Trust Bonus after two years' service.
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working available once established within the business.

Role Overview:

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing civil engineering contractor delivering a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced QS looking for their next challenge or an ambitious junior Quantity Surveyor seeking structured career development and mentoring.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams to support the commercial delivery of projects from inception through to final account, ensuring contracts remain commercially successful while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector.
• Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:
• Environment Agency projects
• Flood alleviation schemes
• Highways
• Drainage
• Reinforced concrete (RC) frames
• General civil engineering works
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and account reconciliation.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams.
• Support contract administration and ensure commercial compliance.