Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual bonus

27 days leave

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of a major National Grid framework across Yorkshire with a focus on NEC-based commercial management. The role is based on site in York/Leeds and offers a competitive salary with travel allowance and benefits as part of a long-term programme.

The successful candidate will lead cost tracking, forecasts, and variations, while working closely with site teams to ensure commercial controls align with the programme delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Solid working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to engage with operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience in earthworks, structures, utilities, or power projects advantageous.
• Residence within commuting distance of York or Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management under NEC contracts.
• Track costs, forecast, and report against budgets.
• Prepare and submit compensation events and variations.
• Procurement, valuation and payment administration of subscontracts.
• Measurement, interim applications and contribution to final accounts.
• Work with site teams and planners to align controls with programme delivery.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Infrastructure Framework (Yorkshire)

Location: York / Leeds

Salary: 48,000 to 58,000 dependent on experience + travel allowance + package

I am currently representing a leading UK main contractor with a strong presence in the energy and infrastructure sectors, who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of a major National Grid framework across Yorkshire.

This is a long-term programme of works focused on critical upgrades to the high-voltage power network. The project scope is varied and technically engaging, encompassing extensive earthworks, construction of multiple small civil structures, and upgrades to key elements of the transmission infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the commercial management of projects delivered under the NEC suite of contracts
• Cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting against project budgets
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of compensation events and variations
• Subcontract procurement, valuation, and payment administration
• Measurement, interim applications, and contribution to final accounts
• Working closely with site teams and planners to ensure commercial controls align with programme delivery

About You

Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities
• A solid working knowledge of NEC contracts, with a desire to deepen technical and contractual expertise
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with operational and commercial stakeholders
• Experience across earthworks, structures, utilities, or power-related projects (advantageous but not essential)
• Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of York or Leeds

The Package

• Competitive starting salary of 48,000 to 58,000
• 6,000 car allowance or company car
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus
• Long-term work secured through a flagship National Grid framework

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a blue-chip contractor, working on a nationally significant energy infrastructure programme. You will benefit from long-term stability, exposure to complex NEC-based projects, and clear progression routes within a supportive commercial structure.