Senior Quantity Surveyor

Amey; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car / Allowance

Pension

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Training & Development

Volunteering days

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on Area 10 highways schemes across a busy Northwest network. You will drive commercial performance under NEC contracts, managing costs, risks and client-supplier relationships to deliver value and compliant projects.

The role requires strong NEC experience, leadership skills, and the ability to guide a team across the full lifecycle of highway schemes. Travel across the Northwest is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC contract management (NEC3 / NEC4).
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience managing commercial activities across full project lifecycles.
• Strong cost control, forecasting, change management and contract compliance.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across client, internal teams and supply chain.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Commercial leadership across highways schemes from inception through to completion.
• Cost forecasting, CVR reporting, cash flow management.
• Managing NEC4 processes including early warnings, compensation events and change control.
• Mentoring junior members of the commercial team.
• Manage valuations, variations and final accounts with clients and supply chain.
• Support tendering, subcontract management and procurement activities.
• Monitor project performance for value, efficiency and risk management.
• Collaborate with National Highways and supply chain partners.
• Ensure governance and compliance with Amey procedures and HSEQ standards.

Skills

NEC contract management

Quantity surveying

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Leadership

Job description

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Requisition ID: 11104

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Area 10 Highways account. This role will involve travel across the Northwest network and collaboration with teams delivering key infrastructure schemes.

At Amey, we work in partnership with National Highways to keep the country moving safely and efficiently. Our Highways business maintains and improves road networks across Areas 7, 10 & 12, ensuring safer, more reliable journeys for road users.

We are now looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on Area 10, supporting the delivery of schemes across one of the UK’s busiest motorway and trunk road networks. You will play a key role in managing commercial performance under the NEC TSC contract, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standards.

This is a critical role where you will lead commercial activities across schemes, working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to drive value, manage risk and support successful project delivery.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Commercial Leadership – Leading commercial management of highways schemes from inception through to completion
• Cost Management – Delivering accurate estimating, cost forecasting, cash flow management and CVR reporting
• Contract Management – Managing NEC4 processes including early warnings, compensation events and change control
• Team Leadership – Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
• Valuations & Accounts – Managing valuations, variations and final account settlements with clients and supply chain
• Procurement & Supply Chain – Supporting tendering, negotiation and subcontract management activities
• Performance Management – Monitoring project performance to ensure value, efficiency and effective risk management
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Working closely with National Highways, internal teams and supply chain partners
• Governance & Compliance – Ensuring adherence to Amey financial procedures, governance and HSEQ standards

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities within a national organisation
• Training Opportunities: Access to comprehensive training tailored to your development
• Personal Development Opportunities: Mentorship and development programmes
• Pension: Generous company contributions
• Holidays: Minimum 24 days plus bank holidays with option to buy more
• Flexible Benefits: Including cycle-to-work schemes, gym memberships and more
• Social Impact: 2x paid volunteering days per year

What You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge of NEC contract management (NEC3 / NEC4)
• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Experience managing commercial activities across full project lifecycles
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, change management and contract compliance
• Ability to manage stakeholders across client, internal teams and supply chain
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Chantal Hayes at [e-mail]

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