Quantity Surveyor
Earthworks / Remediation / Heavy Civils
📍 Yorkshire & Humber
💰 £40,000 – £60,000 + package
Overview
A specialist contractor delivering brownfield regeneration, bulk earthworks and remediation schemes across Yorkshire & Humber.
Projects include large cut & fill operations, stabilisation works, contaminated land remediation and full enabling packages tied to major residential and infrastructure-led developments.
Strong order book. Repeat clients. Self-delivery capability.
The Role
You’ll take commercial responsibility for one or more live earthworks / remediation schemes, reporting into a Commercial Manager.
This is a hands-on commercial role — close to site, close to operations, and involved from award through to final account.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing subcontractor packages and valuations
Producing CVRs and cost reports
Variations and change control
Procurement of materials and specialist subcontractors
Client applications and payment notices
Supporting tender pricing where required
Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers
You’ll be commercially driving projects, not just reporting numbers.
Project Exposure
Bulk earthworks
Cut & fill
Stabilisation
Contaminated land remediation
Groundwater treatment
Enabling works packages
Infrastructure-linked developments
What They’re Looking For
QS experience within heavy civils, earthworks or remediation
Comfortable managing packages with limited supervision
Understanding of NEC contracts (JCT beneficial depending on scheme)
Strong commercial awareness with practical site understanding
This would suit:
An Assistant QS ready to step up
Or a QS already running their own schemes
Why This Role
£40,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Clear progression route
Strong pipeline of regional projects
Direct exposure to complex ground engineering packages
Stable contractor with long-term frameworks