Highways Quantity Surveyor in Penrith

Energy Jobline CVL; Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Lodging provided for site travel

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highways Quantity Surveyor for a hybrid role based in Penrith. You will oversee commercial delivery on major highways schemes, managing NEC contracts and interfacing with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely, profitable project outcomes.

The role combines on-site presence (3 days) with 2 days from home, and includes lodging support for travel to sites. A strong background in NEC contracts and highways is essential for success.

Qualifications

• NEC contracts knowledge is essential.
• Extensive highways project experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of highways projects from inception to final account.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontractor packages.
• Produce valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, price and manage compensation events and variations.
• Monitor project performance and report on commercial progress.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients to deliver projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

NEC contracts

Highways experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Highways Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid Working | Penrith | Up to £62,500 + Car Allowance/Company Car

Shape the Future of Major Highways Projects

Are you an experienced Highways Quantity Surveyor looking for greater flexibility, long-term career prospects and the opportunity to work on significant highways schemes? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor where you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of major infrastructure projects while benefiting from a hybrid working pattern.

Join a Growing Highways Team

My client is a respected contractor delivering a range of highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Highways Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract knowledge and highways experience to support the successful commercial delivery of their projects.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Highways Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of highways projects from inception through to final account. You will be doing the following:

• Managing project costs and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administering and managing NEC contracts.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor packages.
• Producing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identifying, pricing and managing compensation events and variations.
• Monitoring project performance and reporting on commercial progress.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

What You'll Need

To be considered for this Highways Quantity Surveyor position, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the highways sector.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts (essential).
• Experience managing commercial aspects of civil engineering or highways projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary around £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Hybrid working with 3 days on site in Penrith and 2 days working from home.
• Lodging provided for approximately 2 nights each week when working on site, with flexibility depending on project requirements.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Location & Working Pattern

This role is based in Penrith with a hybrid working arrangement. You will typically spend three days per week on site and two days working from home. Flexible lodging will be provided for approximately two nights each week to support those travelling to site.

Interested?

If you have the highways experience and NEC knowledge required and are looking for your next opportunity as a Highways Quantity Surveyor, we'd love to hear from you.

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