Rail & Civil Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid Role & Growth

Story Contracting Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Company car/allowance

Training and development opportunities

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Volunteer days

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited in Chorley is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our North West Division. You will manage project costs from concept to completion on a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects, starting with the Manchester Victoria Station project.

You will build relationships with clients and supply chain partners, prepare cost reports, manage change, and maximise project income while ensuring value for money and compliance with frameworks.

Qualifications

• A Quantity Surveying Degree or HND/HNC equivalent.
• Proven experience in the rail, infrastructure or civil engineering industry.
• Knowledge of construction industry conditions of contract and working with frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at developing close relationships with project influencers.
• Well-organised and disciplined with ability to 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 and secure payment for variations promptly.
• Support subcontractors throughout the full lifecycle, from procurement to final account.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, maintaining up-to-date records.
• Provide practical commercial advice to the project team.
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to clear reporting, audits, tendering and contract reviews.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Rail/Infrastructure experience

Contract knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Analytical reporting

Independent planning

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree or HND/HNC

Job description

Story Contracting Limited in Chorley is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our North West Division. You will manage project costs from concept to completion on a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects, starting with the Manchester Victoria Station project.

You will build relationships with clients and supply chain partners, prepare cost reports, manage change, and maximise project income while ensuring value for money and compliance with frameworks.