Quantity Surveyor- Highways

Overview

In this role you will lead cost control for highway projects in Berkshire, reporting to managers and clients to support proposals and project delivery. You will supervise on-site staff and coordinate with a regional team to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes. The role blends commercial management with client-facing duties, offering scope to shape procurement and contract administration. A thoughtful, proactive mindset will help you drive value on challenging civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare valuations and applications for payment
• Prepare cost reports for the client
• Plan and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts
• Manage contract administration including change control and registers

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Progressed steadily from an engineering background
• Experience in highway sectors
• Chartered or working towards Chartership
• Experience managing a team of on-site staff (engineers, foremen, etc)

• Leadership and people management
• Effective communication with managers and clients
• Presentation and proposal delivery
• Valuations/Applications for payment
• Cost reporting to client
• Subcontract and material procurement scheduling

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