At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and provide commercial support for impactful highway projects.
- Company: Join NY Highways, shaping North Yorkshire's roads with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contributions, 24 days leave, and professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working across North Yorkshire with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: HND in Quantity Surveying, experience in civil engineering, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
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.
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.
- Cost forecasting and budget management
- Reviewing contract programmes and risk registers
- Monitoring project profitability and cash flow
- Producing cost, value and budget comparisons
- 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. For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact:
Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2026
NY Highways is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
Quantity Surveyor in Northallerton employer: NY Highways
NY Highways in North Yorkshire is an excellent employer, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions directly impact the community's infrastructure. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to training opportunities and support for career advancement, all while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic environment that prioritises safety and compliance.
