Autonomous Highways Quantity Surveyor – Lead Projects

Carrington West; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Job summary

Carrington West seeks a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor in Preston to take ownership of multiple civil engineering schemes. You will manage projects end-to-end, from pre-contract to final account, with NEC contract administration and close collaboration with site teams.

The role offers a strong package, including car allowance and pension, and opportunities to work across varied civil engineering schemes in the North West.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering (highways, structures, bridges, or public realm).
• Experience running own projects with significant responsibility.
• Strong NEC contract administration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2 projects simultaneously, typically lasting 6–12 months.
• Take full commercial responsibility from pre-contract through final account.
• Administer NEC contracts and ensure compliance throughout project delivery.
• Handle cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure commercial success.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and variations.
• Support projects during ECI and design stages where required.

Skills

Civil engineering exp

NEC contract admin

Autonomy on site

Job description

Carrington West seeks a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor in Preston to take ownership of multiple civil engineering schemes. You will manage projects end-to-end, from pre-contract to final account, with NEC contract administration and close collaboration with site teams.

The role offers a strong package, including car allowance and pension, and opportunities to work across varied civil engineering schemes in the North West.