Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Join NY Highways’ new Property Services division!

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire - Will include travel across North Yorkshire

Contract: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary: From £52,295 per year

Shape the Future of Infrastructure with NY Highways Property

Are you a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on high-impact projects?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter for NY Highways Property as we expand our Property Services team.

You’ll work on a mix of capital projects and responsive maintenance across a wide range of commercial properties. From first fix to final finishes, your craftsmanship will help maintain and improve essential infrastructure across the county. This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering capital projects and responsive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing cost forecasting, budgeting, and value comparisons
• Using contract programmes and risk registers to support project delivery
• Driving profitability and ensuring financial accuracy across all stages of a project
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful outcomes
• Supporting continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery

What We’re Looking For

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Working towards (or willing to work towards) professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES)
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Commitment to Health & Safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the county

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay & Progression: Annual pay reviews and opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow in your role.
• Generous holiday allowance: 24 days + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 5 years)
• Job Security: A strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council ensures a steady pipeline of public and private sector work.
• Training & Development: Access to a wide range of training courses to help you upskill and advance your career.
• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

NY Highways Property provides maintenance services across North Yorkshire.  We operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways Property is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.

How to Apply

We’re interviewing as applications come in so early applications are encouraged.

For a confidential chat or to discuss the role further please reach out to Devon Lowe (Recruitment & Talent Partner).

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To Apply, please send across your CV and cover letter to View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk.

Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. 

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. 

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol.   New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

NY Highways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.