Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils & Structures

Enable Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Work on major infrastructure schemes

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the United Kingdom seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering major civils and structural works. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and provides an excellent opportunity to support commercial management on complex projects. The ideal candidate has experience in civil engineering, strong numerical skills, and a relevant qualification, contributing to budgeting, cost control, and client negotiations. Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering.
• Exposure to major civils or structural projects is desirable.
• A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial activities from pre-construction through to completion.
• Measurement and valuation of works.
• Preparation of applications for payment.
• Assessment of subcontractor accounts.
• Managing variations and supporting change control processes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils & Structures

Enable Resourcing is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major civils and structural works in Seascale, Cumbria.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial career on complex infrastructure and structural projects within a well‑established delivery team.

You will play a key role in supporting the commercial management of major project packages, ensuring works are delivered in line with budget and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As Quantity Surveyor, you will support commercial activities from pre‑construction through to completion and final account. Your responsibilities will include:

• Measurement and valuation of works
• Preparation of applications for payment
• Assessment of subcontractor accounts
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and CVR preparation
• Managing variations and supporting change control processes
• Supporting procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks
• Maintaining commercial documentation and records
• Assisting with subcontractor and client negotiations
• Supporting final account preparation and agreement

You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Site Teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and commercial control across projects.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction
• Exposure to major civils or structural projects (desirable)
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, organised and detail‑focused approach
• Relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification
• CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum
• Opportunity to work on major civils and structural infrastructure schemes
• Career development within a leading civil engineering environment

If you are a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career on major infrastructure projects in Cumbria, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Enable Resourcing for a confidential discussion.