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Quantity Surveyor
Joint Venture ESH-Stantec: Quantity Surveyor
About Esh Group
Esh Group is one of the North of England’s largest and most trusted privately-owned construction businesses, delivering civil engineering, commercial build, affordable housing, refurbishment, and retrofit projects across the North East and Yorkshire.
Supported by solid financial foundations and a clear long-term vision, we deliver construction projects that make a difference—placing people, communities, and clients at the heart of everything we do.
Why Join Esh?
We’re proud to be a big business with a family feel. In 2026, we were recognised as one of the UK’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte Private for the second consecutive year and became the first contractor to receive the SHINE ‘Advanced’ Award for our commitment to:
- Fair work
- Employee wellbeing
- Community impact
Our supportive, grow-your-own culture nurtures talent, encourages forward thinking, and supports development at every level. We offer:
- Genuine career progression
- Opportunities to thrive at every stage of your career
- Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, you can learn, lead, and build a future you’re proud of.
The Role
Joint venture Esh-Stantec is recruiting Quantity Surveyors to join a large and friendly team, overseeing the commercial management of contracts within the water industry. You will play a key role in the £3.6bn AMP 8 investment programme—the most ambitious and transformative project the UK water sector has ever undertaken—providing long-term job stability and career progression opportunities.
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The role involves ensuring:
- Accurate measurement
- Valuation
- Effective cash flow management
- Financial control
- Contractual compliance
You will work across projects in the North East.
What We Will Expect from You
The candidate will support the Senior QS/MQS in commercial delivery, ensuring compliance with contracts and company procedures by:
- Having a thorough understanding of assigned projects to drive Cost Control / Value Engineering
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to maximise income
Key Responsibilities (Including but Not Limited To):
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Measurement & Valuation
- Measure works on-site and from drawings
- Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
- Ensure timely and accurate valuation of works
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Cost Control & Reporting
- Assist in monitoring project costs and budgets
- Produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and subcontract liability reports
- Support forecast preparation and cost tracking
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Contract Administration
- Administer subcontracts in line with contract conditions (e.g., NEC)
- Support variations, compensation events, dayworks, and change records
- Assist in issuing and managing contractual notices
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Subcontractor Management
- Support procurement of subcontractors
- Assess and process subcontractor application for payment
- Manage payment notices and final account agreements
- Maintain accurate commercial records
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Project Support
- Work closely with Site Managers and delivery teams
- Monitor progress and commercial impacts on cost and margin
- Contribute to achieving project financial targets
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Change & Variation Management
- Ensure variations are captured, valued, and recorded
- Monitor provisional sums and expenditure
- Maintain supporting documentation for audit and recovery
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Record Keeping & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and reporting timelines
- Support audit requirements and commercial governance
Qualifications:
- Degree-qualified or equivalent
- 5+ years’ experience with a proven track record in commercial management
- Competent in civil engineering construction processes and procedures
Attributes & Skills:
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction
- Understanding of contract conditions (e.g., NEC, JCT)
- Experience in measurement, valuation, and subcontract management
- Experience in infrastructure/water sector (desired)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Basic negotiation capability
- Excellent telephone and written skills
- A "can do/will do" attitude
- Punctual, reliable, and safety-conscious
- Approachable, polite, and professional at all times
- Open to new ideas and listening to feedback
- Self-driven in managing personal performance and development
- Valid UK Driving Licence (required)
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