Quantity Surveyor- West Cumbria
CV-LibraryCumbria , United KingdompermanentPosted: 17 June 2026
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We’re looking for an experienced, detail‑driven Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in the commercial success of our projects. If you’re confident working with stakeholders at all levels, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and construction processes, we’d love to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
Managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring all internal and external parties are aligned and informed
Providing clear commercial support to project and site teams, including monthly reporting, IVs, budgets and KPIs
Maintaining and managing change control, updating registers and ensuring variations follow contract requirements
Overseeing procurement, preparing subcontract orders and managing payments/administration
Producing and assessing subcontract applications, issuing payment certificates and managing meeting minutes
Driving contractual compliance, monitoring risks, financial impacts, variances and early warnings
Forecasting potential issues and advising the project team on mitigation strategies
Supporting and mentoring assistant quantity surveyors, promoting strong teamwork and resource allocation
Working collaboratively to integrate commercial activities and champion continuous improvement
What you will bring:
Experience managing high‑value, multi‑disciplinary construction packages
Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts
Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
Experience writing contract communications, CVRs and cost reports
Clear understanding of the construction process
Proficiency across key IT systems and reporting tools
5+ years’ experience as an AQS or QS
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Professional membership (e.g. RICS) – desirable but not essential
Benefits:
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Car Allowance
Company Pension
Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
Health Care Cashplan
Cycle to work scheme
Car Leasing Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Life Assurance
Buy/sell holidays
Other discounts and Cashback plans
We’re looking for an experienced, detail‑driven Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in the commercial success of our projects. If you’re confident working with stakeholders at all levels, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and construction processes, we’d love to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
Managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring all internal and external parties are aligned and informed
Providing clear commercial support to project and site teams, including monthly reporting, IVs, budgets and KPIs
Maintaining and managing change control, updating registers and ensuring variations follow contract requirements
Overseeing procurement, preparing subcontract orders and managing payments/administration
Producing and assessing subcontract applications, issuing payment certificates and managing meeting minutes
Driving contractual compliance, monitoring risks, financial impacts, variances and early warnings
Forecasting potential issues and advising the project team on mitigation strategies
Supporting and mentoring assistant quantity surveyors, promoting strong teamwork and resource allocation
Working collaboratively to integrate commercial activities and champion continuous improvement
What you will bring:
Experience managing high‑value, multi‑disciplinary construction packages
Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts
Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
Experience writing contract communications, CVRs and cost reports
Clear understanding of the construction process
Proficiency across key IT systems and reporting tools
5+ years’ experience as an AQS or QS
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Professional membership (e.g. RICS) – desirable but not essential
Benefits:
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Car Allowance
Company Pension
Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
Health Care Cashplan
Cycle to work scheme
Car Leasing Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Life Assurance
Buy/sell holidays
Other discounts and Cashback plans