Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways & Street Lighting

Location: HertfordshireJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSector: Highways, Street Lighting, Civil Engineering & InfrastructureSalary: Competitive salary + benefits package

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways & Street Lighting

A leading multi-disciplined civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Hertfordshire.

The role will support the commercial management of a major highways and street lighting contract, providing an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways, highways maintenance, street lighting, civil engineering or infrastructure.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager and wider operational team, taking responsibility for the commercial performance of the contract and ensuring works are delivered efficiently and profitably.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing the commercial and financial performance of highways and street lighting works

  • Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting

  • Preparing and reviewing applications for payment

  • Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments

  • Assessing variations, compensation events and commercial change

  • Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

  • Preparing cost forecasts and maintaining accurate financial records

  • Managing procurement and the commercial administration of subcontract packages

  • Reviewing contractual obligations and ensuring commercial compliance

  • Preparing and agreeing final accounts

  • Supporting commercial negotiations with clients and supply chain partners

  • Working closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance

  • Providing commercial advice to the project team

  • Mentoring and supporting Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within highways, highways maintenance, street lighting, civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.

You should have:

  • Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial role

  • Experience working on highways, highways maintenance, street lighting or civil engineering projects

  • Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management

  • Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain accounts

  • Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, variations and final accounts

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team

  • A relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is desirable

  • RICS, CIOB or ICES membership/qualification would be advantageous

Why Join?

You will join an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor operating across a range of essential infrastructure sectors, including highways, street lighting, rail, energy, water and civil engineering.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a long-term infrastructure contract while developing your commercial career within an established business.

The package includes:

  • Competitive salary

  • Company benefits package

  • Pension

  • Private medical care

  • Life assurance

  • Annual leave

  • Flexible working opportunities where appropriate

  • Training and professional development

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Long-term career progression

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS or Quantity Surveyor with a background in highways, street lighting, highways maintenance, civil engineering or infrastructure, we would be interested in speaking with you.

Please contact Intersect Global for further information and a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Intersect Global is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026