Senior Highway Quantity Surveyor – NEC Contract Lead

Ardour Associates Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Competitive salary with annual review

Career progression

Comprehensive training and development

Pension contributions

Volunteer days and flexible benefits

Job summary

Ardour Associates Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities across highways projects in the North West. You will drive cost control, manage NEC3/NEC4 processes and coordinate with National Highways, design teams and suppliers to deliver value on complex infrastructure schemes.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, a clear progression path, training and competitive benefits within a leading infrastructure organisation.

Qualifications

• NEC3/NEC4 contract management experience.
• Experience in highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Experience managing commercial activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong cost control, forecasting, change management and contract compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of highways and infrastructure schemes from inception through to completion.
• Prepare estimates, cash flows, CVRs and monitor project expenditure and performance.
• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contract processes including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final account negotiations with clients and supply chain partners.
• Support procurement, tender evaluations and subcontract negotiations.
• Collaborate with National Highways, operational teams, designers and supply chain partners.
• Ensure governance, risk and HSEQ compliance.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 management

Highways experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial leadership

Job description

Ardour Associates Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities across highways projects in the North West. You will drive cost control, manage NEC3/NEC4 processes and coordinate with National Highways, design teams and suppliers to deliver value on complex infrastructure schemes.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, a clear progression path, training and competitive benefits within a leading infrastructure organisation.