Highways Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm is searching for an experienced Highways Quantity Surveyor based in Leyland, England. This role involves leading and mentoring a team while ensuring commercial control across the business. Candidates should possess a BSc in Quantity Surveying and at least 3 years of experience in civil engineering. The package includes a competitive salary of up to £52,500 plus a £5,000 car allowance and opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of successful surveying experience in civil engineering, preferably within highways.
• Strong knowledge of NEC Contracts; experience with CEMAR is advantageous.
• Experience in self-delivery organisations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects.
• Monitor project expenditures, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Manage the end-to-end commercial process, from enquiry receipt to final account close-out.
• Handle work in progress effectively to achieve project cash flow forecasts.
• Produce and deliver accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts to senior managers.
• Submit and agree on Compensation Events (CEs) in a timely manner, maintaining CE Registers or CEMAR systems.
• Prepare contract documents, including bills of quantities and scopes of work.
• Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Manage contractual disputes, claims, and variations to resolve issues effectively.
• Respond to client requests promptly, effectively, and professionally.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate quantity surveyors.

Skills

Expert MS Office user

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven time management and organisational abilities

Flexible and willing to travel as required

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Highways Quantity Surveyor
Location: Leyland
Salary: Up to £52,500 + £5,000 car allowance

Purpose of the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead and mentor a team of intermediate and assistant quantity surveyors. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring commercial control across the business while fostering collaborative relationships with key clients. They will work closely with operational teams to achieve financial objectives on projects and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management
  • Prepare, review, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects.
  • Monitor project expenditures, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures.
  • Manage the end-to-end commercial process, from enquiry receipt to final account close-out.
  • Handle work in progress effectively to achieve project cash flow forecasts.
  • Produce and deliver accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts to senior managers.
  • Submit and agree on Compensation Events (CEs) in a timely manner, maintaining CE Registers or CEMAR systems.
• Contract Administration
  • Prepare contract documents, including bills of quantities and scopes of work.
  • Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
  • Manage contractual disputes, claims, and variations to resolve issues effectively.
  • Complete applications and respond to client queries to maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Respond to client requests promptly, effectively, and professionally.
  • Maintain integrity and respect in all aspects of commercial management.
  • Resolve client issues collaboratively, protecting both company interests and client relationships.
  • Represent the company at meetings, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Mentor and support junior and intermediate quantity surveyors.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment to enhance performance and development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of successful surveying experience in civil engineering, preferably within highways.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC Contracts; experience with CEMAR is advantageous.
  • Experience in self-delivery organisations is beneficial.
• Skills:
  • Expert MS Office user.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven time management and organisational abilities.
  • Flexible and willing to travel as required.

Personal Attributes

• A team player who is confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about their work.
• Professional integrity with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

FOOTNOTE

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

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