Senior Quantity Surveyor

One Construction Group; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted civil engineering contractor in Lancaster is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major infrastructure projects. This role requires expertise in NEC contracts and offers a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has a strong background in civil engineering applications such as bridges and public realm projects. You will join a company that values integrity, quality, and long-term relationships, contributing to meaningful and impactful civil engineering schemes in the region.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Stability and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Background in bridges, water, public realm, or general civils projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts effectively.
• Lead cost forecasting, reporting, and risk management across live projects.
• Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Strong understanding of NEC contracts

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive project delivery

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Location: Lancaster (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + excellent benefits

One Construction Group is proud to be partnering with a leading Civil Engineering Contractor. Their Civil Engineering Division continues to deliver some of the North West's most impactful infrastructure projects — from bridges and water schemes to public realm improvements and complex civil engineering works.

As the business continues to expand, we’re seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team and take commercial lead on major infrastructure projects across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute, proactive Quantity Surveyor to work within a collaborative, well-established contractor that values integrity, quality, and long‑term relationships.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in managing the commercial and contractual performance of multiple civil engineering schemes, working under the NEC suite of contracts. You’ll work closely with the operations and estimating teams to ensure successful project delivery and strong financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from start to completion.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts effectively, including change control, valuations, and final accounts.
• Lead cost forecasting, reporting, and risk management across multiple live projects.
• Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain strong commercial relationships.

About You

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
• Background in bridges, water, public realm, or general civils projects will be considered.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to project delivery.

If successful, you will be a part of a people‑first business that genuinely invests in its employees. This is a company where you’ll find stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on meaningful, high‑quality civil engineering schemes across the North West.

Apply now to join a trusted civil engineering contractor with a proud history, a strong future pipeline, and a culture built on excellence and integrity.

You can apply by responding to this job advert. Alternatively, for a confidential conversation to find out more, please contact Kiran Virdi on (phone number removed).

We look forward to hearing from you.