Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor specializing in highways maintenance for their Hemel Hempstead office. The successful candidate will manage the commercial aspects of various maintenance projects, ensuring compliance and effective cost control. You will work closely with operational teams, prepare financial reports, and oversee subcontractor performance. A degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Professional development and training support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within highways maintenance or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Full UK driving licence if site visits are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of the highways maintenance contract, ensuring compliance with NEC or relevant contracts.
• Prepare applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure cost-effective delivery of maintenance activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field

Tools

CEMAR

Causeway

COINS

Job description

Quantity Surveyor- Highways
Location: Hemel Hemstead
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Reports To: Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a Highways Term Maintenance Contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of maintenance works, including reactive, planned, and emergency schemes. You will ensure contractual compliance, accurate financial reporting, and effective cost control in collaboration with operational teams and the client.

Key Responsibilities:
·Manage and administer the commercial aspects of the highways maintenance contract, ensuring compliance with NEC or other relevant forms of contract.
·Prepare, submit, and agree applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts.
·Assess and value variations, compensation events, and early warnings in line with contractual procedures.
·Support the pricing and commercial input into maintenance schemes and reactive works.
·Maintain accurate and auditable records of work done and associated costs.
·Collaborate with operational teams to ensure cost-effective delivery of maintenance activities.
·Monitor subcontractor performance, manage payments, and ensure timely processing of invoices and applications.
·Assist in preparing monthly cost/value reconciliations and commercial forecasts.
·Provide commercial advice to the operational team and participate in progress meetings.
·Identify risks and opportunities within the contract and propose mitigation strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:
·Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
·Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within highways maintenance or civil engineering.
·Strong understanding of highways term maintenance contracts and frameworks.
·Experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts is essential.
·Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
·Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software (e.g., CEMAR, Causeway, COINS).
·Full UK driving licence (if site visits are required).

Desirable:
·Member of RICS, CIOB, or other relevant professional body (or working toward chartership).
·Familiarity with public sector contracts and working in partnership with local authorities.
·Experience with Schedule of Rates (SoR) and Target Cost contracts.

Benefits:
·Competitive salary based on experience
·Company car or car allowance
·Pension scheme
·Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
·Professional development and training support
·Flexible working options (where applicable)
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 069 for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us. Please submit your CV to [e-mail]