Quantity Surveyor

Utilise Recruitment Ltd.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training & development

Clear career progression

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a well-established infrastructure and environmental contractor to appoint a Quantity Surveyor.

You will take ownership of the commercial management of multiple projects across highways, civil engineering, utilities and environmental works, ensuring value for money and robust contract performance. The role involves producing valuations and payments, monitoring budgets and forecasts, managing variations and NEC contract administration, and advising

Qualifications

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within highways, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, landscaping or similar contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles and cost control.
• Experience working under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Knowledge of valuations, forecasting, variations and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the South, Midlands and wider UK as required.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial and contractual performance of a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Producing accurate valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and profitability.
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and contractual guidance.
• Identifying and managing variations, compensation events and change control processes.
• Administering NEC contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Assessing risk and implementing measures to protect commercial performance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Supporting cash flow by ensuring applications, payments and recoveries are managed effectively.
• Assisting with final account negotiations and project close-out activities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across commercial processes and procedures.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

NEC3/NEC4

Valuations & payments

Forecasting & cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Up to £65,000 Basic + Package

We are delighted to be working with a well-established infrastructure and environmental contractor that is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of projects across civil engineering, highways, environmental improvement, landscaping and infrastructure works. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently from a commercial perspective, working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.

With a strong project pipeline and continued growth across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from contract award through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the financial and contractual performance of a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Producing accurate valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and profitability
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and contractual guidance
• Identifying and managing variations, compensation events and change control processes
• Administering NEC contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Assessing risk and implementing measures to protect commercial performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Supporting cash flow by ensuring applications, payments and recoveries are managed effectively
• Assisting with final account negotiations and project close-out activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across commercial processes and procedures

About You

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within highways, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, landscaping or a similar contracting environment
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles and cost control
• Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Knowledge of valuations, forecasting, variations and contract administration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel to sites across the South, Midlands and wider UK as required

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 basic
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Additional annual leave benefits
• Social, charity and company events
• Additional lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits