Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hays Construction and Property; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the highways industry seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Liverpool office. This permanent, full-time role involves leading commercial aspects, managing procurement, and collaborating with stakeholders on major infrastructure projects across the UK. Benefits include a salary up to £70,000, company car, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Fuel card

Exposure to high-profile projects

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC form of contract required.
• Proven leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

NEC form of contract

Job description

Your new company:

Our client, an established contractor operating in the highways industry, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor has a strong pipeline of work with National Highways and multiple local authorities, boasting a successful proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued success, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Liverpool office

Your new role:

• As Senior Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
• Leading all commercial aspects of assigned projects from pre-construction to final account
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and contractual obligations
• Providing accurate cost reporting, forecasting and budgeting
• Attending client meetings and liaising with stakeholders to ensure project alignment
• Preparing and managing interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Monitoring variations/change control and ensuring appropriate commercial recovery

What you'll need to succeed:

• In order to be successful, you must have:
• Experience quantity surveying within the highways and/or civil engineering industries
• Strong working knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage commercial teams and projects
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return:

• Starting salary up to 70,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Fuel card
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively email a copy quoting the job reference number #(phone number removed).If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)