Quantity Surveyor

Streamline Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Training and development

Sick pay

Employee assistance

Job summary

Streamline Search is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Leeds to join the Commercial team. You will manage costs, contracts and commercial performance on civil engineering projects across the UK.

You will prepare valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts, monitor performance, and handle variations and final accounts. Strong communication and NEC contract familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in contracting environments.
• BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• 2–3 years in a commercial role, preferably civil/rail infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring costs are monitored and aligned with contract requirements.
• Prepare and review commercial reports including valuations, applications, cost reports, CVRs and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor contract performance, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage variations, contract correspondence and final accounts through to completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support procurement and management of subcontractor/supplier agreements.
• Provide commercial support to the project team to ensure profitable, efficient delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Negotiation

Communication

Independent working

Attention to detail

Rail/infrastructure experience

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

• Up to 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• hybrid working options
• company pension
• training and development opportunities
• company sick pay
• employee assistance programme
• additional company benefits

Our client is a leading Tier One principal contractor delivering multi-disciplinary building and civil engineering projects across the UK. Working with major infrastructure clients, they have built a strong reputation for quality, safety and successful project delivery.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of civil engineering projects while managing costs, contracts and commercial performance.

Quantity Surveyor - Position Overview

• Manage the commercial delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring costs are monitored, controlled and delivered in line with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and review commercial reports including valuations, applications, cost reports, CVRs and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor contract performance, identify potential financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage variations, contractual correspondence and final accounts through to successful completion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support the procurement and management of subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Provide commercial support to the wider project team, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and to a high standard.

Quantity Surveyor - Position Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a contracting environment.
• BSc Quantity Surveying or a similar relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a commercial role, ideally within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of contract management, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Experience working with NEC forms of contract would be advantageous.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience within the rail or wider infrastructure sector would be advantageous.