Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the highways sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Liverpool. This permanent, full-time role involves managing all commercial aspects of projects, with a starting salary of up to £70,000 per annum and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance (£450 per month)

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

Qualifications

• Experience quantity surveying in highways/civil engineering industries.
• Proven leadership skills managing commercial teams.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Leading all commercial aspects from pre-construction to final account.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Preparing and managing interim valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

NEC form of contract

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Permanent - Liverpool - Established Contractor - Highways - Civil Engineering

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 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, with occasional site visits in the Merseyside area.
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
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance (£450 per month)
• 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 to [e-mail] quoting the job reference number #4692574.
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. # 4692574