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Quantity Surveyor
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25 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
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23 December 2026
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Job Summary
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Wigton Cumbria
Salary: 40000 - 65000 Company Car / Car Allowance
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview
NXT Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a well-established and growing family-run construction and engineering business based in Cumbria.
This is a varied opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a range of Cumbrian-based projects working closely with directors estimators site teams customers subcontractors and suppliers.
Projects vary considerably in size and scope from smaller works through to projects worth several million pounds covering new build construction engineering refurbishments and rebuilds.
The successful candidate will have a good level of autonomy and will be trusted to manage projects properly keep on top of costs and variations and make decisions as part of a supportive and experienced team.
Key Responsibilities
Please contact Raluca at NXT Recruitment on or for more information.
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Location: Wigton Cumbria
Salary: 40000 - 65000 Company Car / Car Allowance
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview
NXT Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a well-established and growing family-run construction and engineering business based in Cumbria.
This is a varied opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a range of Cumbrian-based projects working closely with directors estimators site teams customers subcontractors and suppliers.
Projects vary considerably in size and scope from smaller works through to projects worth several million pounds covering new build construction engineering refurbishments and rebuilds.
The successful candidate will have a good level of autonomy and will be trusted to manage projects properly keep on top of costs and variations and make decisions as part of a supportive and experienced team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial aspects of a range of construction and engineering projects
- Work closely with Estimators directors site teams customers and the wider supply chain
- Monitor project costs progress variations and financial performance
- Prepare and manage valuations cashflows schedules and Bills of Quantities
- Manage variations changes and additional works throughout projects
- Visit sites regularly to monitor progress quality and variations
- Work closely with subcontractors trades architects and other project stakeholders
- Work across NEC JCT Design & Build and other contract frameworks
- Maintain clear communication between site office customers and supply chain
- Monitor project performance and help ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
- Provide commercial information and updates to directors and senior management
- Support the delivery of projects across private public commercial education and charity sectors
- Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor
- Experience working across a variety of construction or engineering projects
- Good understanding of NEC JCT Design & Build or similar contract frameworks
- Experience managing variations valuations cashflows and project costs
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively with clients subcontractors suppliers and internal teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team
- Practical organised and commercially minded approach
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions with confidence
- Degree or relevant Quantity Surveying qualification would be advantageous
- Experience working across both construction and engineering projects
- Experience managing projects ranging from smaller works through to several million pounds
- Knowledge of a range of contract types
- Experience working with public sector or commercial clients
- Strong understanding of project costs forecasting and commercial management
- A proactive approach to improving processes and efficiencies
- 40000 - 65000 salary depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance
- 22 days holiday bank holidays
- Flexible start and finish times around agreed working hours
- Supportive and family-focused working environment
- Good level of autonomy and responsibility
- Varied mix of office and site-based work
- Opportunity to make the role your own
- Long-term opportunity with an established Cumbrian business
Please contact Raluca at NXT Recruitment on or for more information.
NXT Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.
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