We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Chester, working on a heavy civils project delivered under NEC contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of infrastructure and groundworks schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
This is a technically challenging environment where strong commercial management, attention to detail and the ability to manage change are essential.
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Managing the commercial performance of key work packages from procurement through to final account
- Administering NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and change control
- Producing and analysing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports to support project decision-making
- Leading subcontract procurement, including tendering, negotiation and appointment
- Managing subcontractor accounts, applications and payment processes
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across the project
- Working closely with delivery teams to align commercial strategy with programme requirements
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civils, infrastructure or industrial projects
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts (ideally Option A)
- Experience managing change within complex or evolving project environments
- Strong commercial awareness, including CVRs, forecasting and cost control
- Experience in subcontract procurement and account management
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- RICS membership (or working towards) desirable
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26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
- Health Care Cashplan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Life Assurance
- Buy/sell holidays
- Other discounts and Cashback plans
Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.
John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.
Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.
The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.
Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.
Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.
We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.
