Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways & NEC4 Specialist

Pinnacle Recruitment

Warrington

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major contractor's Highways division in the UK. The hybrid role is office-based in Warrington, collaborating with operational teams, subcontractors, clients and senior leadership.

You will lead a commercial team, drive value through change control, manage cost reporting and WIP, and support cash flow targets across a diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS in highways or civil sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts is essential.
  • Experience developing and managing subcontracts and commercial agreements.
  • Excellent organisation, analytical skills, and stakeholder communication.
  • Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel) and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators.
  • Manage subcontractor accounts, including dispute resolution where required.
  • Drive value maximisation through effective change control and contract management.
  • Ensure accurate weekly cost reporting, valuations, and WIP management.
  • Prepare payment applications and support cash flow targets.
  • Provide commercial insight to Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and the Commercial Manager.
  • Support annual budget preparation, monthly reforecasting, and profit & loss reporting.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

NEC4 contracts
Subcontract management
Team leadership
Cost reporting
Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major contractor's Highways division in the UK. The hybrid role is office-based in Warrington, collaborating with operational teams, subcontractors, clients and senior leadership.

You will lead a commercial team, drive value through change control, manage cost reporting and WIP, and support cash flow targets across a diverse project portfolio.

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