Quantity Surveyor Highways

Heidelberg Materials AG; Chipping Sodbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials AG is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for Highways, responsible for managing commercial performance on contracts. This role requires strong financial management skills, including contract valuation and reporting, as well as negotiation expertise. Offering a competitive salary, company car, and numerous employee benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and family-friendly policies, the role supports a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus incentives

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proficient in quantity surveying practices and statutory requirements.
• Experience with financial management in contract execution.
• Strong negotiation skills with a background in construction-related contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of all allocated contracts.
• Negotiate terms & conditions for contracts and sub-contracts.
• Produce financial and commercial reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial management

Contract valuation

Reporting

Negotiation

Procurement

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Highways (JR10007363) Chipping Sodbury, England

Overall responsibility for the quantity surveying function and commercial performance of all allocated contracts, including maximising working capital at a contract level.

Key Accountabilities

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible, in conjunction with the Operations personnel, for the financial management and performance of all allocated contracts, including measurement, valuation, payment, and reporting.

The QS must ensure revenue is promptly applied for and collected in line with contract terms.

Support the Commercial department in pre-contract and tender activities.

Negotiate and agree terms & conditions for contracts & sub-contracts awarded to Heidelberg Materials Contracting, liaising with legal advisors as needed.

Establish financial management and control systems for contract execution.

Participate in procurement and engagement of sub-contractors and suppliers, defining responsibilities and terms.

Manage revenue, costs, cash collection, and reporting during the contract lifecycle, adhering to company standards.

Review and verify customer payments, monitoring due dates, including maintenance periods & staged payments.

Prepare and approve subcontractor payment certificates.

Produce financial and commercial reports and forecasts for the Civils Chief QS and other stakeholders.

Report unsafe practices observed on-site.

Ensure knowledge of statutory requirements, including health & safety regulations relevant to the scope of work.

What’s on Offer

Company Car

Chipping Sodbury Hybrid

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident (Committed), 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador
• Compensation: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical
• Family Friendly Policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause
• Social Value: annual paid volunteering day, community engagement (LGBTQ+, women in STEM, armed forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits portal, gym discounts, free eye tests, private medical cover discounts