Quantity Surveyor Jobs | Wakefield | West Yorkshire
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire UK
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Reference: QSWakefieldUPB1
Contact: David Pearson | david.pearson@upb.ltd
UPB Recruitment is proud to be recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor in Wakefield, West Yorkshire on behalf of a highly respected civil engineering sub-contractor with a strong regional presence across Yorkshire and the North of England.
If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Wakefield looking to join a stable, growing civil engineering business with genuine career progression and exceptional staff retention, this is a fantastic opportunity.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established civil engineering sub-contractor based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, delivering high-quality infrastructure, groundworks, and civil engineering packages across the region.
With a reputation for excellence, long-term client relationships, and repeat business, they have built a strong and supportive commercial team — reflected in their outstanding staff retention and positive working culture.
This is a company that invests in its people, offering structured career path planning and long-term development opportunities.
The Role – Quantity Surveyor (Civil Engineering)
As a Quantity Surveyor in Wakefield, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering projects across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing project costs from tender through to final account
Subcontractor procurement and commercial management
Preparing valuations, variations, and cost reports
Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and margin targets
Supporting operational teams with commercial advice
Building strong working relationships with clients and supply chain partners
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or groundworks
Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement and contract management
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (preferred)
Experience working for a civil engineering sub-contractor in West Yorkshire would be highly advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
£55,000 – £65,000 salary (dependent on experience)
Competitive benefits package
Long-term job security
Structured career path planning
Clear progression into Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond
Supportive and stable commercial team environment
Why Apply?
This is more than just another Quantity Surveyor job in Wakefield — it’s an opportunity to join one of the most reputable civil engineering sub-contractors in West Yorkshire. With strong leadership, a healthy project pipeline, and excellent staff retention within the commercial team, this role offers genuine long-term career prospects.
📩 To apply for this Quantity Surveyor role in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, contact UPB Recruitment today for a confidential discussion.