Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Barnsley is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of Environment Agency projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong commercial acumen, and relevant experience in civil engineering contracting. The role offers competitive salary, company car allowance, and various benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme. Join to contribute to sustainable infrastructure development.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering contracting is beneficial.
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or similar is preferred.
• Equivalent experience can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit applications for payment and final accounts.
• Ensure timely receipt of payments aligned with contract terms.
• Support tendering and estimating processes.
• Produce weekly cost/value reports and monthly reconciliations.
• Mentor and support trainee/apprentice Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Sector : Civil Engineering Environment Agency

Location : Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Make an Impact in Sustainable Infrastructure

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our engineering team delivering Environment Agency civil engineering projects across South Yorkshire. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of schemes under the Asset Operation, Maintenance, Response (AOMR) Framework, contributing to flood resilience, environmental protection, and infrastructure renewal.

About AmcoGiffen

AmcoGiffen is a trusted delivery partner for maintenance frameworks, capital projects, and complex civil engineering across the UK. Our work spans :

• Highways & Roads
• Bridges (Under, Over & Footbridges)
• Tunnels & Station Infrastructure
• Flood Alleviation & Repairs
• Earthworks & Embankments
• Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms

We collaborate with Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy providers, and environmental organisations to deliver resilient infrastructure with sustainability at its core.

Your Role

As a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in the commercial success of our Environment Agency projects. You’ll support Commercial Managers and operational teams in managing multiple civil engineering schemes, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and value delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and submit applications for payment and final accounts
• Ensure timely receipt of payments aligned with contract terms
• Support tendering and estimating processes
• Produce weekly cost / value reports and monthly reconciliations
• Manage subcontractor procurement and final accounts
• Provide commercial support to site teams and procurement functions
• Prepare documentation for variations, claims, and additional payments
• Mentor and support trainee / apprentice Quantity Surveyors
• Liaise with clients on all commercial matters

What You’ll Bring

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or similar (or working towards)
• Experience in civil engineering contracting (rail or water sector beneficial)
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant commercial tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Consistent learning opportunities
• Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
• A safe place to work
• Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

If you’re ready to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and grow your career in a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.