Quantity Surveyor

Ceto Talent; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Ceto Talent is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. Based in the West Midlands with hybrid working, you will oversee commercial delivery, costs, valuations and contract compliance to drive profitable project outcomes.

You will prepare valuations, manage variations, monitor costs and support forecasting, while liaising with Contracts Managers, clients and suppliers to optimise commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience preparing applications for payment, valuations and managing variations.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare valuations and applications for payment and manage variations.
• Monitor project costs, support forecasting and reporting activities.
• Assist with final accounts and review contract documentation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and supplier relationships.

Skills

NEC contracts

Valuations

Cost management

Subcontractor mgmt

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Organisation

Job description

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - HIGHWAYS & INFRASTRUCTURE

West Midlands | Hybrid Working

£43,000 - £52,000

Ceto Talent is working with a growing specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor - Highways & Infrastructure to support the commercial delivery of projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in managing project costs, valuations, applications and commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

About You

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience preparing applications for payment, valuations and managing variations.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and supplier relationships.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial management of projects from tender through to final account. Working closely with Contracts Managers, operational teams and clients, you'll help ensure projects are delivered profitably while remaining compliant with contractual requirements.

You’ll be responsible for preparing valuations and applications for payment, managing compensation events and variations, monitoring project costs, supporting forecasting and reporting activities, and assisting with final accounts. The role will also involve managing subcontractor accounts, reviewing contract documentation and identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance across the project portfolio.

This position offers exposure to a variety of highways and infrastructure projects, providing an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing business.

Package

£43,000 - £52,000 salary

In addition, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension contributions, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis