Quantity Surveyor
Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: West Cumbria
Description
We're looking for an experienced, detail‑driven Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in the commercial success of our projects. If you're confident working with stakeholders at all levels, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and construction processes, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
* Managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring all internal and external parties are aligned and informed
* Providing clear commercial support to project and site teams, including monthly reporting, IVs, budgets and KPIs
* Maintaining and managing change control, updating registers and ensuring variations follow contract requirements
* Overseeing procurement, preparing subcontract orders and managing payments/administration
* Producing and assessing subcontract applications, issuing payment certificates and managing meeting minutes
* Driving contractual compliance, monitoring risks, financial impacts, variances and early warnings
* Forecasting potential issues and advising the project team on mitigation strategies
* Supporting and mentoring assistant quantity surveyors, promoting strong teamwork and resource allocation
* Working collaboratively to integrate commercial activities and champion continuous improvement
What you will bring:
* Experience managing high‑value, multi‑disciplinary construction packages
* Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts
* Excellent stakeholder communication skills
* Proven ability to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
* Experience writing contract communications, CVRs and cost reports
* Clear understanding of the construction process
* Proficiency across key IT systems and reporting tools
* 5+ years' experience as an AQS or QS
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Professional membership (e.g. RICS) – desirable but not essential
Benefits:
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private Healthcare
* Car Allowance
* Company Pension
* Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
* Health Care Cashplan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car Leasing Scheme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Life Assurance
* Buy/sell holidays
* Other discounts and Cashback plans