Project Quantity Surveyor – Highways & EV Flexible Working

Smart 4 EPC; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts & rewards

Flexible working

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for highways infrastructure in Hoddesdon. This role focuses on cost control, value recovery, and strong client/supply chain relationships on live ICP & EV projects.

You will manage subcontractor procurement, cost reporting, and CVR/forecasting, while administering main and subcontract contracts and ensuring compliant payments and variations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within highways or civil engineering projects.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts and their administration.
• Strong understanding of subcontract and main contract management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, confident in client-facing situations.
• Ability to analyse costs, forecast accurately, and manage financial risks; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience on large-scale scheme delivery with change management requirements is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with EV or Street Lighting is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial contact on site, advising project teams on contractual and financial matters.
• Ensure accurate cost and value reporting, monitor WIP, and identify risks with mitigation strategies.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including tender analysis, rate negotiations, issuing instructions, and resolving disputes.
• Process subcontractor payments with supporting documentation and maintain compliance with conditions and key documents.
• Measure works on site, maintain records, enter data into systems, and manage variations, quotations, and income agreements.
• Track certifications, payments, and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Prepare monthly CVR reports, forecasts, accruals, and maintain liability and recovery reports.
• Reconcile receipts, manage aged debt, and support contract forecasting and controls.
• Authorise invoices, ensure accurate contra charges, and maintain works management system administration.
• Prepare and submit client KPIs and financial reports, keeping logs and status reports accurate and up to date.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Highways/Civil engineering

NEC/JCT contracts

Contract management

Negotiation

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

EV/Street Lighting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smart 4 EPC is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for highways infrastructure in Hoddesdon. This role focuses on cost control, value recovery, and strong client/supply chain relationships on live ICP & EV projects.

You will manage subcontractor procurement, cost reporting, and CVR/forecasting, while administering main and subcontract contracts and ensuring compliant payments and variations.