Quantity Surveyor

Build Your Future with NY Highways. Ready to take your Quantity Surveying career to the next level?

At NY Highways, we're shaping the future of North Yorkshire's roads and infrastructure. From major highway improvements and drainage schemes to junction upgrades and landslip repairs, our projects make a real difference to the communities we serve every day.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our high-performing team and play a key role in delivering projects across a £70m–£80m turnover business.

Why NY Highways?

At NY Highways, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects while being supported by a collaborative team of experienced professionals. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where people can thrive, develop their skills and make a meaningful impact.

"Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond."

The Opportunity

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing costs, forecasting profitability and providing commercial support throughout the lifecycle of highway projects.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, NEC colleagues, clients, designers and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and successfully.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cost forecasting and budget management
• Reviewing contract programmes and risk registers
• Monitoring project profitability and cash flow
• Producing cost, value and budget comparisons
• Supporting commercial decision-making across multiple projects
• Building effective relationships with clients and project teams

This role offers flexibility to work from any NY Highways depot office across the county, with regular travel to Northallerton and project sites throughout North Yorkshire.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a commercially minded professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and delivering results.

You'll ideally have:

• An HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards membership of, a professional body such as RICS, CIOB or ICES
• A CSCS card, or willingness to obtain one
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships
• A commitment to health and safety, quality, environmental standards and continuous improvement

What You'll Get in Return

We invest heavily in our people and are committed to helping you build a long and rewarding career.

Our benefits include:

✅ Competitive salary with performance-based progression
✅ Company pension with up to 6% employer contribution
✅ 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Enhanced family-friendly policies
✅ Cycle to Work and Home Technology schemes
✅ Retail, travel and leisure discounts
✅ Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Whether it's supporting professional qualifications, encouraging internal progression or training the next generation through apprenticeships, we're committed to helping our people succeed.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported and your work will have a visible impact across North Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Complete our short application form and upload your CV to be considered.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact:

Devon Lowe – Recruitment & Talent Partner
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Important Information 

Closing date: Sunday 30th August 2026

Applications will be reviewed throughout the recruitment process, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

NY Highways is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.