Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering And Highways

Building Careers UK; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their client in Ringway, UK. The role involves managing financial aspects of civil engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and requires proven experience and strong NEC contract knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000

Long-term stability within a well-established contractor

Collaborative working culture

Opportunities for career progression

Contributing to community-enhancing schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant quantity surveying software.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial elements of civil engineering and highways schemes from start to finish.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and cash flow to ensure profitability.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
• Produce accurate cost reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Liaise closely with project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Understanding of NEC contracts

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Office and QS software

Organised and commercially minded

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Highways

£40,000 – £50,000 + comprehensive package.

Manchester (North West focus)

Our client

Our client is a highly regarded civil engineering and highways contractor with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long‑term client relationships. With over 75 years of successful project delivery across the North West, they specialise in highways improvements, infrastructure schemes, public realm enhancements and sustainable travel projects. Family‑owned and values‑led, the company has built a loyal workforce and continues to grow through repeat business and frameworks with key local authorities.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring commercial success and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial elements of civil engineering and highways schemes from start to finish.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and cash flow to ensure profitability.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, including negotiation and agreement of terms.
• Produce accurate cost reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Liaise closely with project teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure smooth financial delivery.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Support continuous improvement within the commercial department.

What you will need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant quantity surveying software.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

What you get in return

• Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000 plus a comprehensive package.
• Long‑term stability within a well‑established and financially secure regional contractor.
• A supportive, collaborative working culture where employees are genuinely valued.
• Exposure to diverse, high‑profile civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the North West.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development with a respected name in the industry.
• The satisfaction of contributing to sustainable, community‑enhancing schemes that make a visible impact.

Apply

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic.