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Project Quantity Surveyor
THE ERIC WRIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST
Leeds and Yorkshire
Full-time
27th November 2025

Project Quantity Surveyor - Leeds and Yorkshire

Full time | Sites across the North West

Eric Wright Civil Engineering have specialised in delivering vital infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, structures, hydropower and rail for more than 25 years.  With our commitment to quality, professionalism, safety and integrity, we have delivered a comprehensive range of projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. Our experienced, award-winning team works in true collaboration with all our partners to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet their project delivery targets with exceptional results - on time, within budget and to a high standard.  Our long-standing client relationships are a testament to their expertise, innovation and first class project delivery.  We always aim to deliver both an exceptional project and a lasting positive legacy

The role

Due to a period of growth, we are excited to be recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor to work in our prestigious Civil Engineering business. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be a fundamental member of the team with a range of responsibilities, such as managing the procurement, commercial and contractual aspects in relation to construction projects. The key areas you will be concentrating on will be the procurement of sub-contractors, preparation and submission of external applications for payment, identification, pricing and agreement of change, valuation and agreement of sub-contractor accounts and the commercial management of projects. This is an exciting time for EWCE we want you to be a valued member of the team whilst working on a range of varied projects and supporting our clients.

This role is site based - initially based on sites in Leeds and Yorkshire

You will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to –

  • Management of sub-contractor procurement.
  • Attend sub-contractor Pre-Contract meetings.
  • Preparation of formal sub-contract Agreements.
  • Measurement of works.
  • Management of legal issues and disputes.
  • Management of important commercial issues.
  • Management of sub-contractor interim accounts.
  • Agreement of sub-contractor final accounts.
  • Budgetary control including monitoring of costs and the prompt identification and management of overspend.
  • Submission of monthly CVR reports.
  • Submission of monthly Profit and Loss reports.
  • Preparation and presentation of Commercial and Post-Contract Reviews.
  • Management and submission of external Applications for Payment.
  • Identification, pricing and settlement of Compensation Events, variations and additional works.
  • Agreement of Client final accounts.

About You

It is essential that you hold a BSc, NVQ4 or MSc qualification along with a relevant CSCS card. You will be an excellent communicator and have the ability to motivate and influence with ease. In addition, you will be a natural problem solver with exceptional commercial acumen and confident decision maker. You will have a solid understanding of construction techniques and processes, along with an excellent understanding of various forms of Method of Measurement and NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts and willingness to adopt Value engineering principles. Finally, you will have excellent IT skills; enjoy working in a positive and thriving environment.

In return we offer…

  • Competitive Salary
  • Enhanced annual leavestarting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
  • Company car / car allowance scheme- we are 100% hybrid / electric vehicles.
  • Enhanced annual leavestarting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
  • Learning and development- we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
  • Pension— 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
  • BUPA -optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
  • Company sick pay scheme- Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period
  • Group Income Protection– 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
  • Enhanced Paid Family Leave- maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
  • Hybrid working- manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients
  • Company Doctor– for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
  • Virtual GP- 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
  • EAP– Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
  • Mental Health support– through theThrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
  • Savings scheme –Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
  • Recognition awards– awards for long service and special birthdays
  • A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategyfocussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
  • A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance

Our ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Department:
Civil Engineering

Hours:
40

Salary:
Competitive

Benefits:
Competitive

Closing Date:
November 27th, 2025