Quantity Surveyor

NY Highways; Kirby Sigston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with progression

Company pension (6% employer)

24 days leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Job summary

NY Highways in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs, forecasts and budgets across highway projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, NEC colleagues, clients and design teams to deliver value and ensure commercial success.

The role offers flexible depot offices across the county with regular travel to Northallerton and project sites. A driving licence is essential and membership of a professional body is encouraged.

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor, preferably in highways or infrastructure.
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards, a professional body (RICS/CIOB/ICESA).
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management qualities.

Responsibilities

• Cost forecasting and budget management.
• Reviewing contract programmes and risk registers.
• Monitoring project profitability and cash flow.
• Producing cost, value and budget comparisons.
• Supporting commercial decision‑making across multiple projects.
• Building effective relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

Education

HND in Quantity Surveying

Highways/civil engineering experience

Professional body membership (RICS/CIOB/ICESA) or progression

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

profitability and providing commercial support throughout the lifecycle of highway projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers, NEC colleagues, clients, designers and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost forecasting and budget management
• Reviewing contract programmes and risk registers
• Monitoring project profitability and cash flow
• Producing cost, value and budget comparisons
• Supporting commercial decision‑making across multiple projects
• Building effective relationships with clients and project teams

This role offers flexibility to work from any NY Highways depot office across the county, with regular travel to Northallerton and project sites throughout North Yorkshire. A full UK driving licence is essential.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a commercially minded professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and delivering results. You'll ideally have:

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards membership of, a professional body such as RICS, CIOB or ICESA CSCS card, or willingness to obtain one
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesA collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships
• A commitment to health and safety, quality, environmental standards and continuous improvement

What You'll Get in Return

We invest heavily in our people and are committed to helping you build a long and rewarding career. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with performance-based progression
• Company pension with up to 6% employer contribution
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Cycle to Work and Home Technology schemes
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts

Build Your Future with NY Highways

At NY Highways, we're shaping the future of North Yorkshire's roads and infrastructure. From major highway improvements and drainage schemes to junction upgrades and landslip repairs, our projects make a real difference to the communities we serve every day. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our high-performing team and play a key role in delivering projects across a 70m-80m turnover business.

Why NY Highways?

At NY Highways, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects while being supported by a collaborative team of experienced professionals. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where people can thrive, develop their skills and make a meaningful impact.

Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond.

The Opportunity

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing costs, forecasting, professional development and career progression opportunities. Whether it's supporting professional qualifications, encouraging internal progression or training the next generation through apprenticeships, we're committed to helping our people succeed.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported and your work will have a visible impact across North Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Information Closing date: Sunday 30th August 2026

NY Highways is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.