Northallerton, North Yorkshire with working across the county
Contract:
Full time (40 hours per week)
We're seeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our Property Services team at North Yorkshire Highways. This is a varied and rewarding role involving a mix of capital projects and responsive maintenance work across a range of commercial properties
It is our aim to be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering property maintenance services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce. NY Highways will take the best from public sector values and deliver as a commercial organisation.
For us, 'who you are' matters. We're proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities. You'll be joining NY Highways at an exciting time and as we continue to grow, we want to get to know you. If you share our Values and are proud of a job well done, then you could be part of the team.
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our team and take ownership of cost management across a range of exciting projects. In this role, you'll work closely with Project Managers, designers, client stakeholders, and other key team members to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget. Ideally, you'll bring experience from a construction environment and a passion for driving value through innovative approaches; then you could be the newest member of our team.
NY Highways are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for cost forecasting and the use of contract programmes and risk registers, using your skills to forecast profitability and look at cost/budget/value comparisons and cash flow.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Qualification to HND standard or equivalent inQuantity Surveying (or other equivalent related discipline)
Working towards or prepared to work towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CIOB/ ICES)
Holds an appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme card or prepared to obtain one.
Awareness of good customer service principles and practice.
Desire to understand customer and business needs and expectations and to establish long term relationships.
Have the ability to work well within a team environment.
Are able to create collaborative working relationships and effective partnerships.
Experience of finding positive solutions to complex problems.
Strong commitment to Health & Safety, Business Improvement, Quality and Environmental principles.
Must have a full UK drivers' licence with the ability to travel around the county.
can be read: http://www.nyresourcing.co.uk/ny-highways-opportunities/
Why Join us?
We can offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:
We are pleased to offer a competitive salary up to 55,992 per year in line with your skills, experience & qualifications
Company Pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%
24 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years
We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.
Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, access to our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
We're proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create an inclusive environment, and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
If you would like to learn more about NYH, please click on the link below and take a look at our dedicated career site:
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.
Final interviews are due to be held on the 13th, 14th and 15th of August 2025
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 52,295.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person