Highways Quantity Surveyor: Own the Commercial Performance

Carrington West; Bury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial performance of highways and civil engineering projects in the Area 6 & 8 region. You will work with operational teams, subcontractors and clients to manage costs, risks and commercial outcomes.

The role requires NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, cost control expertise, and a strong background in highways or civil schemes, with a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Experience on highways/framework contracts.
• Experience administering NEC Option C contracts.
• Background with complex civil/highways projects.
• Strong cost control, forecasting and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monthly cost and value reconciliations and monitor project financial performance.
• Assess and submit quotations and compensation events.
• Price and submit quotations for highway maintenance and civil works.
• Ensure scheme costs are recorded accurately and resolve commercial queries.
• Prepare and submit final accounts, ensuring timely billing.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, issue orders, assess payment applications and payments.
• Identify financial and contractual risks early and support mitigation.
• Provide commercial advice on claims, overruns, variations and scope changes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to keep projects commercially sound and cost-effective.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain strong commercial relationships.
• Attend internal and external project and commercial meetings.
• Support procurement with accurate cost information and supplier relationships.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Cost control

Forecasting

Commercial awareness

Subcontractor management

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Highways project experience

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial performance of highways and civil engineering projects in the Area 6 & 8 region. You will work with operational teams, subcontractors and clients to manage costs, risks and commercial outcomes.

The role requires NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, cost control expertise, and a strong background in highways or civil schemes, with a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel as needed.