Quantity Surveyor
Carey GroupQuantity Surveyor
Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying) Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Chester
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Chester, working on a heavy civils project delivered under NEC contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of infrastructure and groundworks schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
This is a technically challenging environment where strong commercial management, attention to detail and the ability to manage change are essential.
Responsibilities
- Managing the commercial performance of key work packages from procurement through to final account
- Administering NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control
- Producing and analysing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports to support project decision-making
- Leading subcontract procurement, including tendering, negotiation and appointment
- Managing subcontractor accounts, applications and payment processes
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across the project
- Working closely with delivery teams to align commercial strategy with programme requirements
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civils, infrastructure or industrial projects
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts (ideally Option A)
- Experience managing change within complex or evolving project environments
- Strong commercial awareness, including CVRs, forecasting and cost control
- Experience in subcontract procurement and account management
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- RICS membership (or working towards) desirable
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
About Carey Group
The Carey Group (Careys) is a family-owned civil engineering and construction business operating across the UK and Ireland. It provides specialist self-delivered construction services including civil engineering, groundworks, demolition, dry lining, and resource recovery across multiple sectors. It was founded in 1969 by brothers John, Tom and Pat Carey as groundworks contractor PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.
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