Senior Quantity Surveyor: Highways & Infrastructure Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways maintenance programme in Suffolk. You will lead pre-contract activities, manage project commercials and work with site teams to ensure financial control.

The role requires a degree in QS, senior experience, NEC contracts, and strong Excel skills. This is a full-time position with UK-wide opportunities and a focus on delivery of large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Senior QS experience in construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong highways/infrastructure project background.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Option A).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract activities including forecasting, measurement, tendering, and procurement.
• Manage project commercials: valuations, applications, cost control, and change management.
• Oversee subcontractor packages and support site teams.
• Prepare, submit, and agree Final Accounts.
• Produce forecasts and contribute to monthly reporting.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Drive cashflow through valuations and invoicing processes.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and internal procedures.

Skills

Senior QS

Highways/Infrastructure

NEC3/NEC4

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways maintenance programme in Suffolk. You will lead pre-contract activities, manage project commercials and work with site teams to ensure financial control.

The role requires a degree in QS, senior experience, NEC contracts, and strong Excel skills. This is a full-time position with UK-wide opportunities and a focus on delivery of large infrastructure projects.