Highways Quantity Surveyor

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

Highways Project Quantity Surveyor - Preston | Up to £60,000 + Package

Are you a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking real ownership of projects rather than being a small part of a large Tier 1 team? This opportunity is ideal if you want to run your own jobs, manage contracts end-to-end, and play a key role in delivering civil engineering schemes across the North West.

My client is seeing a steady increase in project workload and is now looking to strengthen their team with a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who can hit the ground running and take responsibility from day one.

What you'll gain from this Highways Project Quantity Surveyor role

You will be joining a growing business where:

• You will manage your own projects with autonomy and trust
• You will work across varied civil engineering schemes (no repetitive mega-project work)
• You will be part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible
• You will benefit from a strong package including car allowance and pension
• You will have exposure to multiple projects at once, building your experience quickly

About the company

My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the North West. Their work spans highways, structures, bridges, and public realm schemes, typically operating on programmes lasting 6-12 months.

They focus on delivering quality projects without the bureaucracy of large Tier 1 organisations, giving you the opportunity to take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact.

What you will be doing

As a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Manage 2 projects simultaneously, typically lasting 6-12 months
• Take full commercial responsibility from pre-contract through to 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
• Be primarily site-based depending on project location

What you will need to succeed

To be successful as a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor, you will have:

• Proven experience in civil engineering (highways, structures, bridges, or public realm)
• Experience running your own projects with significant responsibility
• Strong NEC contract administration knowledge
• Confidence managing projects independently rather than within large teams
• Ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously
• A proactive and hands-on approach to commercial management

(My client is flexible on job titles and values experience over labels.)

Salary and benefits

• £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience)
• Company car or £6,000-£7,000 car allowance
• 26 days holiday + option to buy up to 5 additional days
• 6.5% pension contribution
• On-site doctor available every Friday
• Long-term permanent opportunity with consistent project flow

Additional details

• Location: Preston (office-based when not on site)
• Working pattern: Primarily site-based, depending on project requirements
• Some flexibility to work from home during ECI/design stages
• Start date: ASAP

If you are a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor looking for more ownership, variety, and the chance to step away from large corporate structures, this could be the ideal next step in your career.