Quantity Surveyor NEW

Harrogate, Yorkshire
Utilise Recruitment Ltd

Quantity Surveyor
Up to £65,000 Basic + Package

We are delighted to be working with a well-established infrastructure and environmental contractor that is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of projects across civil engineering, highways, environmental improvement, landscaping and infrastructure works. You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently from a commercial perspective, working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.
With a strong project pipeline and continued growth across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from contract award through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the financial and contractual performance of a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Producing accurate valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and profitability
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and contractual guidance
• Identifying and managing variations, compensation events and change control processes
• Administering NEC contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Assessing risk and implementing measures to protect commercial performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Supporting cash flow by ensuring applications, payments and recoveries are managed effectively
• Assisting with final account negotiations and project close-out activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across commercial processes and procedures

About You To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within highways, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, landscaping or a similar contracting environment
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles and cost control
• Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Knowledge of valuations, forecasting, variations and contract administration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel to sites across the South, Midlands and wider UK as required

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 basic
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Additional annual leave benefits
• Social, charity and company events
• Additional lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits

If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing organisation with a strong order book and long-term career prospects, we’d be keen to hear from you.