Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways (Norfolk, Long-Term)

CarmichaelUK; West Winch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major highways project in the Norwich area. You will manage commercial aspects of highways and civil packages and work within a large project team on a long-term contract.

The role requires a strong background in highways or heavy civils, NEC contract experience, and proven subcontract management. Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong background in highways, infrastructure or heavy civils.
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Experience managing subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Strong commercial, contractual and cost-management skills.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of highways and civil engineering packages.
• Subcontractor procurement, management and payment.
• Preparation of valuations, applications and cost reports.
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control.
• Cost forecasting and CVR reporting.
• Supporting contractual and commercial negotiations.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers and delivery team.
• Ensuring accurate commercial records are maintained on the project.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Highways / civils background

NEC contracts knowledge

Subcontract package management

Commercial & cost management

Quantity surveying degree

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways

Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Contract: Long-term
IR35: Outside IR35
Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways project in the Norwich area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS with a background in highways, infrastructure or heavy civil engineering to join an established project team on a long-term contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of highways and civil engineering packages
• Subcontractor procurement, management and payment
• Preparation of valuations, applications and cost reports
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control
• Cost forecasting and CVR reporting
• Supporting contractual and commercial negotiations
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with project managers, engineers and the wider delivery team
• Ensuring accurate commercial records are maintained throughout the project

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Strong background in highways, infrastructure or heavy civils
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC3 or NEC4
• Experience managing subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
• Strong commercial, contractual and cost-management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a major project environment
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred

Contract Details

• Location: Norwich, Norfolk
• IR35: Outside IR35
• Contract: Long-term opportunity
• Project: Major highways / civil engineering scheme

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with highways experience looking for your next Outside IR35 contract in the Norwich area, apply now with your latest CV for further details.