Quantity Surveyor
Contract: Cheshire East Highways
Location: Crewe
Contract Type: Permanent
We are looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team, collaborating with our Design and Road Safety Teams.
You’ll manage the full lifecycle of design-build schemes under the NEC3 Term Service Contract (Options A, C, and E), ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Your role will involve cost planning, budget management, financial reporting, and contract administration—from feasibility to final account settlement. You'll prepare tender documents, oversee subcontractor payments, and advise on contractual claims and disputes.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and a strong negotiator, with excellent cost management and communication skills to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
The Role
* Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
* Conduct risk, value management, and cost control.
* Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Monitor project progress and handle any change management
About You
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
* Experience of NEC3/4 or similar construction contracts
* Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
* Proficient in cost management.
* Hold a UK driving licence
Benefits
At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.
Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.
If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on careers@ringwayjacobs.com, or click on the “Apply Now” button. This will take you to a login page, where you will need to create an account to continue your application. Once you have created an account you will be able to see where your application is up to and apply for other opportunities within Ringway Jacobs.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
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