Civils Quantity Surveyor

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a rapidly growing civil engineering main contractor in West Yorkshire.

This contractor is a recognised name in the civil engineering sector with a proven track record delivering multi‑million‑pound projects for public and private clients. They operate robust commercial systems, have a strong senior leadership team, and are growing due to continued project & framework wins.

They offer a Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to take ownership of their own schemes from early involvement through delivery to final account. Upcoming projects are located in across West & South Yorkshire with a bulk around Leeds & Wakefield areas. Workload packages are normally a mixture of: highways improvements, s278 works, water treatment, drainage or public realm. Typical values from £1m to £10m.

Duties

• Work closely with Senior QS / Commercial Manager on commercial strategy and reporting

• Liaise with Contracts Managers and site teams to maintain accurate project information

• Full subcontractor procurement: tendering, negotiation, appointment and management

• Manage and negotiate main contract variations and final accounts

• Provide commercial support with regular site presence

• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications

• Lead or support dispute resolution and avoidance

• Complete monthly CVRs and maintain cost control throughout project life cycle

• Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contract requirements

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as Quantity Surveyor for a civil engineering main contractor

• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 forms of contract

• Experience on highways, s278, structures, public realm or similar civils packages

• Ideally degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

• Must hold CSCS and a full UK driving licence

Remuneration:

Salary up to £55,000 (DOE) plus:

Car or car allowance, fuel, annual leave, healthcare, pension scheme, and additional benefits / perks.

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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