Location: Northallerton (with travel across North Yorkshire)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: From £34,796 per year
Join NY Highways – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
NY Highways is a forward-thinking highways maintenance company built on decades of industry expertise. We're not just maintaining roads—we're building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and employee empowerment.
We’re proud to be shaping the future of highways services in North Yorkshire, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us on this journey.
About the Role
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the commercial function of our operations. Working closely with our Senior Commercial Officer and Quantity Surveyor from our Northallerton office, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commercial and operational activities. Whether you're a recent graduate or someone with hands-on experience in highways or infrastructure, this role offers a great opportunity to grow and progress your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting profitability forecasts and cost/value analysis
* Administering contracts and subcontracts, including payments and change procedures
* Evaluating and negotiating changes and final accounts
* Preparing financial reports and maintaining accurate records
* Applying standard methods of measurement and pricing
* Visiting sites across North Yorkshire to assess progress and performance
Why Join Us?
At NY Highways, we invest in our people. Here’s what you can expect:
* Competitive Pay & Progression: Annual pay reviews and opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow in your role.
* Generous holiday allowance: 24 days + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 5 years)
* Job Security: A strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council ensures a steady pipeline of public and private sector work.
* Training & Development: Access to a wide range of training courses to help you upskill and advance your career.
* Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
What We’re Looking For
* A team player with Working towards or prepared to work towards a HND or degree in Quantity Surveying
* Awareness of commercial and financial impact on works/scheme delivery
* Experience of cost forecasting, management and control processes including the use of contract programmes, change and risk registers
* Strong communication and IT skills (MS Office, Outlook, MS Project)
* A proactive mindset and attention to detail
* A valid UK Driving Licence (essential for site visits)
* A passion for learning and growing within the industry
· Experience of working with Contract Documents for Highway Works and knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts such as NEC is not essential but would be advantage for this role. We can provide training and mentoring to build this knowledge
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking to kickstart or grow your career in quantity surveying with a supportive and forward-thinking employer, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more, contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) at 07814 932389 or on ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
To apply, click on the apply button below to fill out a short application form and attach your up to date CV.
🕒 Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 14th September 2025
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.