Quantity Surveyor

Zohorecruit; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, seeks a proficient Quantity Surveyor for a 3-month contract with a local authority. The role focuses on managing commercial, contractual, financial, procurement, risk, and cost matters to ensure on-time delivery and value for money.

Responsibilities include pre-construction through final accounts, cost forecasts, budgets, cash flow, and governance compliance under NEC/JCT frameworks.

Qualifications

• This role requires significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or development projects.
• Experience managing commercial and contractual aspects from inception to completion.
• Experience administering NEC and/or JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects from pre-construction through final account.
• Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor expenditure and enforce cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce cost/value reconciliation reports and profitability forecasts.
• Provide regular commercial reporting to management and ensure governance compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money.
• Prepare interim and final accounts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

NEC/JCT contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 29/09/2026

Job Information

City Northallerton

Province North Yorkshire

Postal Code DL6

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, offering a rate of £45.05 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role involves providing expert quantity surveying services for various development and construction projects. The successful candidate will ensure the effective management of commercial, contractual, financial, procurement, risk, and cost-related matters. The role is crucial in supporting project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with Brierley Homes' governance, policies, and procedures, ensuring value for money and commercial success.
  

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects from pre-construction through to final account settlement.
  
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections.
  
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Produce cost and value reconciliation reports and profitability forecasts.
  
• Assess project financial performance and provide regular commercial reporting to management.
  
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with company governance, financial regulations, and legal requirements.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve value for money.
  
• Prepare and manage interim and final accounts.
  

Requirements:

• Significant experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, housing, regeneration, or development projects.
  
• Experience managing commercial and contractual aspects of projects from inception through to completion.
  
• Experience administering NEC and/or JCT contracts.
  
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or working towards chartered status is desirable.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
  
• The role is based in the office in Northallerton and on-site across North Yorkshire.
  
• The contract may be extended based on business needs.
  
• Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.