Highways Quantity Surveyor: Commercial Lead on Projects

Aldwych Consulting; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for highways projects in Liverpool. You will drive commercial delivery on major infrastructure schemes, manage NEC contracts where applicable, and partner with project teams to maximise financial performance.

The role requires solid highways or civil engineering experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a proactive team-based approach. This is a real opportunity to contribute to high-profile works and develop commercially.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
• Proven ability to manage project costs, subcontractors and variations.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of highways projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and manage variations and compensation events.
• Administer contracts, ideally under NEC.
• Work closely with project teams to maximise commercial performance and manage risk.
• Ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organisation

Team player

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for highways projects in Liverpool. You will drive commercial delivery on major infrastructure schemes, manage NEC contracts where applicable, and partner with project teams to maximise financial performance.

The role requires solid highways or civil engineering experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a proactive team-based approach. This is a real opportunity to contribute to high-profile works and develop commercially.