HS2 Civils Quantity Surveyor – Cost & Contracts Lead

Carmichael UK; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK in Aylesbury is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a major civils package on the HS2 project. Based on site, the role delivers highways, earthworks and associated civil engineering works across a nationally significant infrastructure program.

You will manage the commercial function, administer NEC contracts, prepare valuations, manage change control, monitor costs and lead sub‑contractor procurement and payments.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor on civils projects.
• Infrastructure schemes such as highways/rail/large civils.
• Sound understanding of NEC contract forms (NEC3/NEC4).
• Experience managing subcontractors and on-site commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial function of civils packages across the project.
• Administer NEC contracts (NEC3 / NEC4), ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Identify, assess, and manage variations and change control procedures.
• Monitor costs, forecast budgets, and provide accurate commercial reporting.
• Manage and review subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance.
• Work with operational teams to ensure commercial efficiency on highways and infrastructure works.
• Support risk and opportunity management across the project.
• Maintain robust commercial records and documentation.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Carmichael UK in Aylesbury is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a major civils package on the HS2 project. Based on site, the role delivers highways, earthworks and associated civil engineering works across a nationally significant infrastructure program.

You will manage the commercial function, administer NEC contracts, prepare valuations, manage change control, monitor costs and lead sub‑contractor procurement and payments.