Deliver One of the UK's Most Significant Construction Programmes
Careys is seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our Midlands commercial team based in Milton Keynes.
Working on a major long-term civil engineering and infrastructure development, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of a high-profile project, supporting successful delivery from procurement through to final account.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step, or an established Quantity Surveyor looking to accelerate their career on a complex, large-scale scheme. You'll work alongside experienced commercial and operational teams, gaining exposure to major project delivery, complex contractual matters and high-value commercial management activities
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of one or more work packages, ensuring projects are delivered commercially, contractually and financially in line with business objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing valuations, applications for payment and variations.
- Preparing and maintaining cost reports, forecasts and CVRs.
- Monitoring project budgets and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
- Managing subcontractor procurement, administration and payments.
- Supporting change control processes and contractual compliance.
- Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
- Supporting operational teams with commercial advice and guidance.
- Assisting in the preparation and management of risk registers and early warning processes.
- Contributing to the successful commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project.
- Supporting and mentoring Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Graduates and Trainees where appropriate
We're looking for a commercially aware and ambitious individual with approximately 3-5 years' experience within a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working within civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks or construction environments.
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
- Experience preparing valuations, variations, cost reports and CVRs.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to build effective working relationships across project teams.
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Be part of one of the UK's most significant live construction programmes.
Work on a major long-term project offering stability and future opportunities.
Gain exposure to complex civil engineering and infrastructure delivery.
Learn from experienced commercial leaders and project teams.
Develop your skills on high-value NEC contracts.
Join a business with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects.
Be part of a culture that values teamwork, development and continuous improvement.
Genuine Career Progression
This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
As the project and wider business continue to grow, you'll be given the support, responsibility and exposure needed to advance your commercial career. For ambitious individuals looking to progress, there is a clear pathway into senior commercial roles within the business.
We offer competitive salaries and car allowances, company pension, 26 days holiday and access to a Perks Package - including cycle to work schemes, gym membership, and Health/Dental care cash 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.
