Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Civils & Utilities

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (office-based with flexibility to work from home)
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 per annum
Benefits: Company vehicle or car allowance, 26 days holiday, healthcare, annual bonus, pension

About the Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor operating across infrastructure, utilities, substations and renewable energy projects.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Barnsley.

This is a full-time, primarily office-based position with flexibility to work from home, offering the opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of multiple projects within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple civils, utilities and infrastructure projects
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and cost reporting
• Administer subcontractor packages including procurement, payments and final accounts
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Prepare and submit valuations, applications for payment and variations
• Ensure accurate cost tracking across all stages of project delivery
• Work closely with operational teams to drive commercial performance
• Maintain strong client relationships and attend commercial meetings
• Support final account negotiations and dispute resolution where required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils, utilities, groundworks or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (or similar)
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation ability
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• £45,000 – £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• 26 days annual leave
• Healthcare package
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme

Location: Barnsley | Salary: £45000 - £65000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 15/04/2026