Highway Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Highway Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic Commercial team in West Yorkshire. This role offers the chance to manage NEC contracts from inception to completion while ensuring compliance with infrastructure policies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in civil engineering and highways-related roles, demonstrating strong negotiation and communication skills. Enjoy a competitive salary along with a car allowance and comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous holiday entitlement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-established company.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Generous holiday entitlement

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and highways-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships and maximize contract recovery.
• Prepare Monthly applications and monitor contract costs.

Skills

NEC forms of contract

Option C target costing

Civil engineering experience

Negotiation skills

CRM systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Highway Quantity Surveyor, West Yorkshire

Client: Carrington West

Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 56bfdc2ec0c7

Job Views: 16

Posted: 01.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Advert: Highways Quantity Surveyor
Location: Pontefract
Salary: £55,000 plus car allowance

Overall Purpose of the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the client's Commercial team, reporting to the Commercial Manager. This role involves managing the Commercial function of secured NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts, Options A-C, from award to Completion and Final Account agreement, ensuring compliance with Infrastructure policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop customer relationships, manage change, and maximize recovery on each contract.
• Collaborate with Operational staff to raise accurate EWN and CEs and ensure timely agreement of quotations.
• Prepare and submit Monthly applications and final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor contract costs against budgets and produce Monthly CVRs.
• Identify potential financial risks and evaluate mitigation options.
• Identify claims and opportunities to maximize benefits for the company.
• Negotiate and place subcontract orders, and certify payments.

The Individual:

• Excellent understanding of NEC forms of contract is essential.
• Substantial experience with Option C target costing, ideally on National Highways frameworks.
• Experience in civil engineering or highways-related Quantity Surveying roles (Civils, Surfacing, Concrete Repair, etc.).
• Existing relationships with commercial and operational teams within the sector.
• Experience working with National Highways and Tier 1 contractors.
• Strong negotiation skills with customers, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Motivated, persistent, and with keen business initiative.
• Strong IT skills and experience with CRM systems.
• Knowledge of company's products, services, and markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A bachelor's degree is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information:

Please note, only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

Benefits:

• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Free Parking

Hours of Work:

This role is office-based.

• Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
• Friday: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm