Senior Quantity Surveyor (highways)

PSR Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage highways projects valued at £5-10 million. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days in the office, mentoring junior QS staff, and handling contract administration. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in the highways sector, strong NEC Contracts knowledge, and excellent cost reporting skills, with a competitive benefits package including private healthcare, a company car scheme, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying within the highways sector.
• Experience managing projects valued between £5-10 million.
• Ability to build client and supply chain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highways projects valued between £5-10 million.
• Mentor an Assistant or Graduate QS.
• Manage contract administration and Final Accounts.
• Procure and manage Subcontractor accounts and payments.

Skills

Cost reporting and forecasting

Team management and mentoring

Strong NEC Contracts

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

COINS software

Job description

Our client is one of the UK's leading highways and railway infrastructure contractors, delivering on iconic nationwide projects and frameworks.

This would be the ideal role for an experienced and ambitious Quantity Surveyor with circa 5 years highways experience, managing projects from £5 - £10 million and looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and established team.

Senior Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities

Based out of either their Hertfordshire or Kent (M25) office 2-3 days a week, you will have ownership of delivering highways projects valued between £5-10 million, and mentor an Assistant or Graduate QS, helping them grow while you step up as a leader.

Ownership and responsibility for contract administration for your own projects through to Final Accounts.

Responsible for the procurement and management of Subcontractor accounts, applications and payments.

The production of CVR's, cost plans, financial reports and monitoring cost performance of projects.

Developing and building strong client and supply chain relationships, alongside mentoring and developing junior team members.

Senior Quantity Surveyor requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or construction related qualification with relevant experience.

5+ years' Quantity Survey experience within the highways sector, working on Framework contracts or Major Projects.

Excellent cost reporting and forecasting skills.

Ability to manage and mentor team members.

Strong NEC Contracts experience is essential.

Good level of IT proficiency and knowledge of COINS software (advantageous).

Senior Quantity Surveyor Benefits

Hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office.

Work for a leading Main Contractor within the UK infrastructure market.

Excellent support and opportunity to progress your career will be provided.

A competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, and Life Assurance cover.

Immediate role.

If you are interested in this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, apply now.