Quantity Surveyor (Rail/Civil) – Hybrid + Car Allowance

Story Contracting Limited; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & pension

Company car/allowance

Hybrid working options

Volunteer days

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our North West division, based from Chorley. You will manage project costs from concept to completion, developing cost reports, CVRs and change control across a portfolio of civil engineering schemes.

You will build strong relationships with clients and supply chain, ensure payment for variations, and support procurement through to final account, contributing to delivery on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying Degree or HND/HNC equivalent.
• Proven experience in the rail, infrastructure or civil engineering industry.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry conditions of contract and working with frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at developing close relationships, especially with key project influencers.
• Well‑organised and disciplined, with the ability to accurately analyse and report information.
• Confident in working independently, with strong planning and preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts, CTCs and CVRs.
• Support applications, credit control and the maximisation of project income.
• Manage change control, helping to agree and secure payment for variations promptly.
• Support subcontractors throughout the full lifecycle, from procurement through to final account.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Provide practical commercial advice to the project team.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to clear reporting, audits, tendering and contract reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical reporting

Independence

Planning

Organized

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or HND/HNC

Job description

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our North West division, based from Chorley. You will manage project costs from concept to completion, developing cost reports, CVRs and change control across a portfolio of civil engineering schemes.

You will build strong relationships with clients and supply chain, ensure payment for variations, and support procurement through to final account, contributing to delivery on time and budget.