Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library30permanentPosted: 13 August 2026
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Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Project

Tebay, Cumbria | £60,000–£65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a major, high-profile infrastructure project where you can take genuine commercial responsibility?

We’re recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established project team delivering a significant civil engineering scheme in the Tebay area of Cumbria.

This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term project security, a strong benefits package and the chance to work alongside an experienced commercial and operational team on a complex infrastructure programme.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial management of the project from delivery through to completion, helping to maintain strong financial performance while managing contractual risk and maximising value.

Your responsibilities will include:

Commercial management of contracts and individual work packages

Preparing valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports

Monitoring project costs and producing accurate forecasts

Managing measurements, valuations and project cash flow

Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Supporting the preparation and management of contractual claims

Working closely with operational and project management teams

Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders

Helping ensure project margins and commercial objectives are achieved

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors who have experience working within

construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or transportation

environments.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience working in a commercial Quantity Surveying position

A construction-related degree or equivalent qualification

Experience managing costs, valuations, forecasts and commercial reporting

Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office skills

Good commercial awareness and attention to detail

Confidence communicating with project teams, clients and subcontractors

A full UK driving licence

The ability to work predominantly from the project site in Tebay

Experience on major highways, infrastructure or civil engineering projects would be particularly advantageous.

Package

£60,000–£65,000 basic salary

£5,000 annual car allowance

Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5%

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Share plan schemes

Holiday purchase options

Health and wellbeing support

Additional health and insurance benefits

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed

Permanent, full-time position

The role is primarily

site-based in Tebay, Cumbria, with some remote working available.

Please note: sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity on a major UK infrastructure project, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation

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