Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Huddersfield or Blackburn
Employment Type: Permanent or Contract
Industry: Infrastructure - Civil Engineering, Access, Industrial Services & Fabrication

About the Role:

Our client, a leading infrastructure specialist operating across civil engineering, access solutions, industrial services, and fabrication, is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor on either a permanent or contract basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing project costs, ensuring value for money, and contributing to the delivery of successful infrastructure projects.
This position can be based out of either Huddersfield or Blackburn, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and manage accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for infrastructure projects.
- Support tendering processes, including the preparation of bills of quantities and contract documentation.
- Monitor project costs against budgets and identify any potential cost overruns or savings.
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to provide commercial support throughout project lifecycles.
- Manage subcontractor packages, including procurement, negotiation, and final account settlements.
- Assist in the valuation of variations and change control.
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and relevant regulations.
- Prepare and present cost reports and forecasts for internal and client review.

Requirements:

- Experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within the infrastructure, civil engineering, or industrial services sectors.
- Ideally have an understanding of NEC and/or JCT contract forms.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ideally Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., Excel, estimating packages).

What's on Offer:

- Competitive salary or contract day rate, depending on experience and engagement type.
- Opportunities to work on challenging and varied infrastructure projects.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Potential for long-term engagement or career progression for permanent candidates.