Quantity Surveyor - North / South England

Overview

Euroforest Ltd is the UK's leading independent forestry timber harvesting & marketing company. The addition of the Euroforest Environment division in recent years further enhanced our client offering. Our Environment division delivers a range of landscaping, vegetation management, & Ecology projects across the UK. Our clients include major Tier 1 contractors, local authorities, trusts and charities. Our commitment to safety, quality and integrity has made us a trusted partner across our client base.

As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our commercial and project management capabilities -based at either our Carlisle or Southern offices. The roles will ensure our projects remain efficient, compliant, and value-driven from tender to completion.

The Position

Reporting to the Director for Euroforest Environment, this is an exciting opportunity for commercially minded professionals to apply their cost management and contract administration skills within the UK landscaping, vegetation management & ecology services sector. You will play a key role in managing project costs, valuations, and contracts across a diverse portfolio of, landscape, infrastructure, and planting schemes - supporting our commitment to commercial excellence and sustainable resource management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation for habitat management and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor and report on project costs, valuations, variations, and financial performance.
• Administer contracts (including NEC, JCT, and bespoke supply agreements).
• Support procurement, subcontract management, and supplier negotiations.
• Conduct value engineering and cost analysis to support operational efficiency.
• Liaise with operational managers, general managers, clients, and contractors.
• Provide commercial advice to management on project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure all activities comply with Company's health, safety, and environmental policies.

Training and support will be provided to introduce the successful applicant to company systems and procedures.

Qualification / Experience / Skills

Essential:

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar discipline.
• Proven experience in the construction, civil engineering, or land-based sector.
• Sound understanding of contract administration (NEC, JCT, or similar).
• Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent user of Excel and cost management tools.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide.

Desirable:

• Experience in the forestry, agricultural, landscape or environmental sector.
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of rural estates, timber operations, or land management.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 20 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Annual leave increases with length of service
• Company vehicle (business and private use, inclusive of private mileage)
• Pension scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee Discounts
• Life Assurance
• 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme

To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to quoting reference EFLQS/2511

Closing Date for applications is: 15th February 2026

Start date will be as soon as possible after interviews (notice periods allowing).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Euroforest is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.