Quantity Surveyor

Navartis; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist civil engineering contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of projects across the UK. The role involves contract negotiation, cost monitoring, and communication with clients and teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in civil engineering, familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts, and strong commercial awareness. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and long-term career progression opportunities within a growing company.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Long-term career progression

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Ability to manage subcontract accounts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of projects from procurement to final account.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment.
• Mentor junior commercial staff as required.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Cost monitoring

Communication

IT skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Quantity Surveyor

Location : Nuneaton (Hybrid / Remote Working Available)

Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 D.O.E (plus car allowance)

Job Type : Permanent

Sector : Civil Engineering

About the Company

Our client is a specialist civil engineering sub-contractor operating within the ground engineering and piling sector. The business is known for its hands-on, transparent culture, with senior leadership closely involved in day-to-day operations.

They work across multiple construction sectors throughout the UK and continue to invest in their commercial and technical teams to support steady growth. With a collaborative environment and a strong focus on professional development, this is a company where people are trusted with responsibility and supported to progress.

About the Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work closely with the Commercial Director, taking ownership of the commercial management of projects across the UK. You’ll be trusted to operate autonomously, managing contracts, monitoring performance and ensuring commercial objectives are met from tender stage through to final account.

This role has a strong interface with both the Estimating and Finance teams and is well suited to a commercially aware Quantity Surveyor who enjoys responsibility, client interaction and being involved across the full project lifecycle.

The key requirements for this Quantity Surveyor role are :

• Manage commercial aspects of projects from procurement through to final account
• Review, negotiate and agree subcontract conditions, primarily under NEC and JCT contracts
• Monitor costs, revenue and profitability across live projects
• Prepare, submit and manage applications for payment and resolve any disputed or late payments
• Manage subcontract accounts, including procurement, valuations and final accounts
• Identify, value and agree variations and additional works
• Prepare and present commercial forecasts, CVRs and margin reports
• Support preparation of loss and expense claims and dispute resolution where required
• Liaise closely with Estimating and Contracts teams to manage risk and ensure company objectives are achieved
• Visit sites regularly to monitor performance and identify commercial risk
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff where required

Experience required for this Quantity Surveyor role are :

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT forms of contract – able to negotiate and finalise compensation events
• Experience managing subcontract accounts from procurement to final account
• High level of commercial awareness with strong numeracy skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to negotiate and liaise with clients effectively
• Experience working for both main contractors and subcontractors is advantageous
• Strong IT skills and experience using project costing or commercial software
• Ability to work autonomously and make informed commercial decisions

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Quantity Surveyor role are :

• Background in piling, geotechnical or specialist subcontracting environments
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline
• Experience preparing adjudication or dispute resolution documentation
• Understanding of construction plant, materials and processes
• Chartered is preferred but not a deal breaker

Package and Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role :

• £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence commercial strategy