Highways Quantity Surveyor — NEC Contract & Cost Control

Matchtech; Burghill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a major civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting a long-term highways maintenance contract. This permanent role welcomes an Assistant/Junior Quantity Surveyor aiming to develop within a supportive, close-knit environment.

You will contribute to commercial management of routine highway maintenance works across the county, handling a high volume of low-value projects and ensuring cost control and contract administration

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying within civil engineering, highways or a related construction environment.
• Understanding of highway maintenance works and commercial processes.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract and contract administration.
• Experience in valuations, cost control and financial reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent attention to detail when managing multiple work packages.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of routine highway maintenance works
• Preparing accurate valuations, applications and cost reports
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance
• Supporting contract administration under NEC forms of contract
• Managing a high volume of low-value maintenance schemes
• Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners
• Identifying commercial risks and supporting effective cost control
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to the successful delivery of the highways contract

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Our client, a major civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting a long-term highways maintenance contract. This permanent role welcomes an Assistant/Junior Quantity Surveyor aiming to develop within a supportive, close-knit environment.

You will contribute to commercial management of routine highway maintenance works across the county, handling a high volume of low-value projects and ensuring cost control and contract administration