Highways Quantity Surveyor: Cost & Tender Expert

Matchtech; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Discount portal

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

EV/hybrid car scheme

Annual leave 28 days

Job summary

Matchtech represents a leading highway maintenance contractor seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on major highway schemes. You will handle monthly payments, CVR work, and sub-contractor packages and support tender activities.

We require a QS degree with infrastructure experience and strong numerical, Excel, and stakeholder communication skills. NEC target costs and cost-control experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects preferred.
• Knowledge of Target Cost Contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Experience preparing and managing payment applications and CVR/commercial administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and secure approval for monthly payment applications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Develop and manage target cost contracts, including forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and control project costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Compile and analyse cost reports and commercial performance reviews.
• Prepare and review subcontractor packages, valuations, and final accounts.
• Support change-management processes, including assessment, pricing, and negotiation of variations.
• Contribute to tender documentation and procurement strategy development.
• Coordinate with project teams for accurate cost capture and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CEMAR

Causeway-CPA

Job description

Matchtech represents a leading highway maintenance contractor seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on major highway schemes. You will handle monthly payments, CVR work, and sub-contractor packages and support tender activities.

We require a QS degree with infrastructure experience and strong numerical, Excel, and stakeholder communication skills. NEC target costs and cost-control experience are advantageous.