Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Highways Civil Engineering

Fawkes & Reece Group; Maidstone; Sur place; GBP 74 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fawkes & Reece Group requires an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support highways and Section 278 works in Maidstone, Kent. You will manage commercial aspects, budgets and payments for civil engineering projects.

Ideally you have a proven track record in highways or infrastructure, strong commercial and contractual knowledge, and excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
• Experience with Section 278 works is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

Responsabilités

• Manage the commercial aspects of highways and Section 278 works.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and commercial risk management.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients and the wider project team.
• Ensure contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project.

Connaissances

Highways experience

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Description du poste

Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Highways Civil Engineering

Reference: QSKent_1792158949
Posted: October 16, 2026

Quantity Surveyor - Highways / Section 278 Works

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Rate: £400-£450 per day (LTD)
Duration: Until March, with a potential 2-month extension

We are currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support highways and Section 278 works in Maidstone.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused QS with experience in civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of highways and Section 278 works.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and commercial risk management.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients and the wider project team.
• Ensure contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
• Experience with Section 278 works is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Contract until March, with a potential 2-month extension.
• Based in Maidstone, Kent.