Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Salary: up to £60k (dependant on experience) plus Car Allowance & Benefits

Full-time, Permanent

Who are The Casey Group?

The Casey Group is an award‑winning, Manchester‑based, family‑owned construction business with a clear purpose at the heart of everything we do: Improving Lives. We don’t just build projects – we create places that help people live, work, and thrive. Our passionate teams are driven by making a genuine and lasting difference, not only through the spaces we deliver but through the positive impact we leave behind in the communities we serve.

Our work goes beyond the built environment. We champion local employment, skills development, and sustainable practices, creating opportunities and better futures along the way. From apprenticeships and training through to supporting local charities and delivering safe, welcoming environments, people always come first at Casey. Our head office is based in a modern, purpose‑built building less than four miles from Junction 21 of the M62, offering excellent transport links while being set in the countryside, surrounded by picturesque reservoirs.

If you’re looking to be part of a business where purpose, people, and quality truly matter – and where your work helps improve lives every day – you’ll feel at home at Casey.

Land Reclamation at Casey

Our Land Reclamation and Civils division plays a vital role in shaping safer, more accessible, and sustainable environments. The team delivers civil engineering, infrastructure, and environmental improvement schemes for local authorities, housing providers, and national bodies, supporting regeneration‑led projects across public realm, highways, parks, heritage spaces, and wider environmental improvements.

Known for operating successfully in live and constrained environments, the Land Reclamation team combines strong technical expertise with collaboration and problem‑solving to deliver practical, safe, and long‑lasting solutions. No two projects are the same, making the work both varied and rewarding, while always aligned with our core purpose of Improving Lives.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in commercial management and the full surveying process. You should have solid knowledge of construction contract law, cost reporting, valuations, and the preparation of final accounts. A track record of delivering profitable projects while maintaining integrity and professionalism is essential.

The ideal candidate will be confident in managing sub-contract accounts from appointment through to final settlement. This includes handling payments, financial management, warranties, and insurances with accuracy and attention to detail. You will also liaise with clients, consultants, and the wider supply chain to ensure commercial matters are effectively resolved.

You will be working across a variety of projects including civil engineering, highways, utilities, regeneration, and public realm schemes. Strong communication and negotiation skills are vital, as you will provide commercial guidance to project teams. The ability to manage risk, mitigate challenges, and drive best practice will be central to your success.

If you are commercially astute, motivated, and experienced in the construction industry, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a supportive team where your contribution will have a real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and play a key role in delivering successful projects.

The Detail

· Manage valuations, payments, and commercial reporting, including cost value reconciliations and final accounts.

· Oversee subcontractor procurement and management, ensuring compliance with financial, contractual, and H&S requirements.

· Assess and value changes, handling variations, compensation events, and claims for extensions of time or loss/expense.

· Liaise with clients and the supply chain on commercial matters and provide contract administration support.

· Maximise project profitability through risk management, dispute resolution, and cost control.

· Support estimating teams in pricing tenders where required.

· Provide commercial guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to change control and contract procedures.

What we offer you:

· Competitive package – Salary of up to £60k DOE, plus a £4,000 car allowance and access to the Tusker Car Scheme.

· Excellent financial benefits – Enhanced pension contributions and life assurance cover of 3x salary.

· Generous holiday entitlement – 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a Christmas shutdown, holiday purchase/sale options, and additional annual leave through our Casey Loyalty Scheme.

· Health, wellbeing & development – Bupa Private Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing initiatives, eye care benefits, access to our Casey Benefits portal, and ongoing learning through our online training platform.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At The Casey Group, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairly. We actively promote good practice in eliminating discrimination and ensure our recruitment processes are transparent and based on skills, experience and potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to build teams that reflect the communities we serve. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.

Recruitment Agencies

Casey manages all recruitment in-house and does not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any CVs sent to us without prior agreement — including those sent directly to hiring managers or other stakeholders within the business — will be considered a gift, and we will not be liable for any fees should we choose to engage with the candidate directly. CVs will only be accepted where prior authorisation has been given by Casey’s Recruitment Partner.

Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: In person