Quantity Surveyor

Story Contracting Limited; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & pension

Company car/allowance

Hybrid working options

Volunteer days

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our North West division, based from Chorley. You will manage project costs from concept to completion, developing cost reports, CVRs and change control across a portfolio of civil engineering schemes.

You will build strong relationships with clients and supply chain, ensure payment for variations, and support procurement through to final account, contributing to delivery on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying Degree or HND/HNC equivalent.
• Proven experience in the rail, infrastructure or civil engineering industry.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry conditions of contract and working with frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at developing close relationships, especially with key project influencers.
• Well‑organised and disciplined, with the ability to accurately analyse and report information.
• Confident in working independently, with strong planning and preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts, CTCs and CVRs.
• Support applications, credit control and the maximisation of project income.
• Manage change control, helping to agree and secure payment for variations promptly.
• Support subcontractors throughout the full lifecycle, from procurement through to final account.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Provide practical commercial advice to the project team.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to clear reporting, audits, tendering and contract reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical reporting

Independence

Planning

Organized

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or HND/HNC

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic team player? Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our North West Division, based from our Chorley office - and there has never been a better time to join!

The Role:

You will be involved in all aspects of the commercial function, including Cost & Value Reconciliation, Change Management and Subcontractor Procurement. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage project costs from concept to completion. You will initially work on our Manchester Victoria Station project before moving on to support a diverse and exciting portfolio of civil engineering projects across the North West. You will be client focused and build and manage effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, internal colleagues and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts, CTCs and CVRs.
• Support applications, credit control and the maximisation of project income.
• Manage change control, helping to agree and secure payment for variations promptly.
• Support subcontractors throughout the full lifecycle, from procurement through to final account.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Provide practical commercial advice to the project team.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to clear reporting, audits, tendering and contract reviews.

What We’re Looking For:

• Quantity Surveying Degree or HND/HNC equivalent.
• Proven experience in the rail, infrastructure or civil engineering industry.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry conditions of contract and working with frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at developing close relationships, especially with key project influencers.
• Well‑organised and disciplined, with the ability to accurately analyse and report information.
• Confident in working independently, with strong planning and preparation skills.

Why Apply?

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support.
• Working from home (1 day per week) and agile working policies.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately‑owned, award‑winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

• GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
• HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
• PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
• FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
• TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
• WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Quantity Surveyor

Company: Story Contracting Limited Salary: Competitive plus car benefit Hours: Full-time Location: PR7 6TE Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026