Quantity Surveyor

  • Carey Group Plc
  • City, Sheffield
  • 18/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a high-value, complex industrial programme in Yorkshire.

This project forms part of a significant long-term investment in critical UK infrastructure and manufacturing capability. It involves heavy civils, specialist plant integration and evolving scope, delivered under NEC contracts.

This is a technically challenging environment where strong commercial management, attention to detail and the ability to manage change are essential.

What you will be doing:
  • Managing the commercial performance of key work packages from procurement through to final account
  • Administering NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control
  • Producing and analysing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports to support project decision-making
  • Leading subcontract procurement, including tendering, negotiation and appointment
  • Managing subcontractor accounts, applications and payment processes
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across the project
  • Working closely with delivery teams to align commercial strategy with programme requirements
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team


What you will bring:

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civils, infrastructure or industrial projects
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (ideally Option C)
  • Experience managing change within complex or evolving project environments
  • Strong commercial awareness, including CVRs, forecasting and cost control
  • Experience in subcontract procurement and account management
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
  • RICS membership (or working towards) desirable

Why Join Us?
  • Opportunity to work on a nationally significant industrial programme
  • Exposure to a complex NEC delivery environment with meaningful commercial responsibility
  • Long-term project pipeline offering stability and development
  • Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative team
Package
  • Competitive salary and car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Flexible benefits and wellbeing support