Highways Commercial Lead: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Burghill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Company car and fuel card

Electric and hybrid vehicle options

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Matchtech are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our highway maintenance team in the UK. You will lead commercial and administrative functions, manage WIP, coordinate subcontractors, and drive monthly applications for payment across a mix of planned maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

The role requires strong NEC contract knowledge, a Quantity Surveying degree, and excellent written and verbal English.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in the construction industry as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in highway maintenance or related infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial administration.
• Good written and verbal English with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and administrative functions in line with contract terms, maximising and protecting the commercial position.
• Liaise with the Client regarding commercial matters, audit inquiries and contractual issues.
• Monitor and actively manage Work in Progress to maintain acceptable levels.
• Manage subcontractors, including payment notices and other contractual notices.
• Lead monthly Cost Value Reconciliation meetings with Commercial and Operational teams.
• Manage change control, including Compensation Events, Early Warnings and Star Rates.
• Provide contractual, commercial and measurement advice to Operations and Commercial teams.
• Support the Commercial Manager with monthly applications for payment and other duties.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

English communication

Organization skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HND in related subject

Tools

Causeway Project Accounting

Confirm

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Matchtech are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our highway maintenance team in the UK. You will lead commercial and administrative functions, manage WIP, coordinate subcontractors, and drive monthly applications for payment across a mix of planned maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

The role requires strong NEC contract knowledge, a Quantity Surveying degree, and excellent written and verbal English.