Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering and Highways
Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Highways
£40,000 – £50,000 + Comprehensive Package
Manchester (North West focus)
Your new company
Our client is a highly regarded civil engineering and highways contractor with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships. With over 75 years of successful project delivery across the North West, they specialise in highways improvements, infrastructure schemes, public realm enhancements, and sustainable travel projects. Family-owned and values-led, the company has built a loyal workforce and continues to grow through repeat business and frameworks with key local authorities.
Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring commercial success and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities will include:
Managing all commercial elements of civil engineering and highways schemes from start to finish.
Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
Monitoring project costs, budgets, and cash flow to ensure profitability.
Procuring and managing subcontractor packages, including negotiation and agreement of terms.
Producing accurate cost reports and forecasts for senior management.
Liaising closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth financial delivery.
Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Supporting continuous improvement within the commercial department.
What you will need to succeed:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure.
Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
Proficient in MS Office and relevant quantity surveying software.
A proactive, organised, and commercially minded approach.
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
What you get in return:
A competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 plus a comprehensive package.
Long-term stability within a well-established and financially secure regional contractor.
A supportive, collaborative working culture where employees are genuinely valued.
Exposure to diverse, high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the North West.
Opportunities for career progression and professional development with a respected name in the industry.
The satisfaction of contributing to sustainable, community-enhancing schemes that make a visible impact.
This position is ideal for a Quantity Surveyor looking for autonomy, long-term stability, and the opportunity to develop their career within a respected, family-run civil engineering contractor.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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