Senior Quantity Surveyor

Probus Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national infrastructure provider is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major highways asset maintenance contract. The role involves leading commercial activities, managing budgets, and providing guidance to junior staff. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience, strong highways background, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a salary up to £60,000, hybrid working, and benefits including a contributory pension and annual bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Car or Car Allowance

Contributory Pension

Discretionary Annual Bonus (up to 10%)

x4 Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Proven track record in closing out claims promptly.
• Able to start within 1 month and live a commutable distance from the Cheshire office.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across the contract lifecycle.
• Prepare accurate commercial reports for senior management.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, and change control processes.
• Negotiate and finalise claims and contracts.

Skills

Highways experience

Asset Maintenance

Negotiation skills

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC forms of contract

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways / Asset Maintenance

Permanent | Up to £60,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

Cheshire / North West | Hybrid

The Opportunity

A leading national infrastructure and highways services provider is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major long‑term highways asset maintenance contract. This is an urgent requirement and interviews will be held in December.

You will play a pivotal role in closing out claims efficiently and providing expert commercial support across pre‑ and post‑contract phases. This is an excellent chance to join a Gold Investor in People organisation that actively invests in your career development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across the contract lifecycle, from pre‑tender through project delivery.
• Prepare accurate and timely commercial reports and advise senior management on key financial metrics.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, risk registers and change control processes.
• Oversee contract administration, supply chain procurement and subcontract management.
• Negotiate and finalise claims, compensation events and final accounts.
• Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Strong background in Highways or Asset Maintenance contracts.
• Proven track record in closing out claims promptly.
• Good working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally working towards professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICES).
• Able to start within 1 month and live a commutable distance from the Cheshire office.

What’s on Offer

• Salary : Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
• Benefits : 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Car or Car Allowance, Contributory Pension, Discretionary Annual Bonus (up to 10%), x4 Life Assurance
• Clear pathways for career development and progression within a people‑focused business.

Next Steps

This is a high‑profile role with an urgent start. If you are a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with highways or asset maintenance experience, we’d love to hear from you.