Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In this role you will oversee commercial management of highway and surfacing projects from tender through final account, ensuring profitability and compliance. You will work with the commercial manager and site teams to monitor costs, manage risks, and support procurement on a growing regional contractor. The position offers a strong career path in a company with a healthy project pipeline and diverse infrastructure work. You will contribute to shaping commercial outcomes on high-profile highway and surfacing projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• On-Site Parking
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment
• Exposure to high-profile projects

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents including bills of quantities and cost plans
• Review tender information to assess scope, risks, and opportunities
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with feasibility studies and procurement strategies
• Procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers
• Collaborate with operations and sites to monitor costs and progress
• Undertake site visits to measure works and gather valuation data
• Prepare interim valuations and payment applications including variations
• Produce cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates
• Monitor profitability and apply cost control measures
• Prepare subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts
• Support site teams with recording and documentation of completed works
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements
• Assist in the commercial delivery of multiple surfacing and civil projects

Key requirements

• Proven quantity surveying experience within highways, asphalt surfacing, road construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing projects commercially from tender to final account
• Strong understanding of measurements, valuations, variations and payment applications
• Experience in forecasting, budget management, cost reporting and commercial risk management
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication, organisation and analytical abilities
• Full UK Driving Licence

• communication
• organisational skills
• analytical abilities
• measurements and valuations
• cost reporting
• budget management

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