Quantity Surveyor

Working on behalf of our client based in Oswestry, we are hiring for a Quantity Surveyor experience in civil engineering.

Key Duties

• Manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts.
• Cost control and forecasting across multiple sites.
• Identify and manage variations and changes to scope.
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and account management.
• Prepare and present monthly cost/value reports to senior management.
• Maintain compliance with contractual and financial procedures.
• Work collaboratively with operational and client teams
• Attend site visits ensuring products are arriving on time and being ordered in advance

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, ideally with exposure to water and/or highways projects
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs, valuations, and subcontractor accounts effectively
• Experience working on infrastructure projects, including knowledge of NEC contracts (or similar)
• Ability to carry out regular site visits, liaising with site teams and stakeholders to ensure commercial control is maintained
• Full UK driving licence is essential due to site travel requirements
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar (preferred but not essential depending on experience)

What our client can offer in return

• Competitive salary circa £60,000, depending on experience.
• Working hours- 9am – 5pm Monday- Friday
• Opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region
• Long-term career progression within a well-established and growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects within water, highways, and general civils
• Pension scheme