Quantity Surveyor

Carlisle, Cumbria
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Description
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

Job Info
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Job Title:
Quantity Surveyor
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Carlisle, Cumbria
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Feb 4th 2026
Closes:
Mar 7th 2026
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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