Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Senior Quantity Surveyor

North West England

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's Area 10 Highways contract. This role offers the chance to work across the North West highway network, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver key infrastructure projects that enhance and maintain one of the UK's busiest motorway and trunk road networks.

Our client works in partnership with National Highways to ensure the safe and efficient operation of critical road infrastructure, delivering maintenance, improvement, and renewal schemes that support safer and more reliable journeys for road users.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role within the commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of schemes under the NEC Term Service Contract (TSC) framework. You will be responsible for driving commercial performance, managing risk, maximising value, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking to take ownership of key projects while supporting the development of junior team members.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Lead the commercial management of highways and infrastructure schemes from inception through to completion.
• Provide commercial support to operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Cost & Financial Control

• Prepare and manage estimates, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitor project expenditure and commercial performance to maximise profitability and value.

NEC Contract Administration

• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contract processes, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, change control, and contractual communications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial governance requirements.

Valuations & Final Accounts

• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and final account negotiations with both clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensure timely and accurate commercial reporting and account closure.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, subcontract negotiations, and supply chain performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners.

Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with National Highways, operational teams, designers, and supply chain partners.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial controls, governance procedures, and HSEQ requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with annual review opportunities
• Company car or car allowance
• Clear career progression within a leading infrastructure organisation
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and leadership development programmes
• Generous pension contributions
• Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible benefits package including cycle-to-work schemes, gym memberships, and retail discounts
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

About You

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 and NEC4 contract management
• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within highways, civil engineering, infrastructure, or related sectors
• Experience managing commercial activities across the full project lifecycle
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, change management, and contract compliance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across clients, internal teams, and supply chain partners
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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