Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in United States

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways | Bristol | Hybrid Working

My client, a leading civil engineering organisation, is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in the South West. Renowned for delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport infrastructure across the UK, they are now strengthening their commercial capability on a high-profile programme of highways works in the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior commercial lead on a major infrastructure programme, offering long-term career prospects and the chance to shape the delivery of vital public works across the region.

My client is currently delivering a number of significant schemes across the South West.

1. Lead the commercial management of flagship highways projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and effective risk and opportunity management
2. Oversee procurement activities, manage project reporting and cost control processes
3. Support the Commercial Manager in driving commercial excellence and implementing best practices
4. Build and lead the commercial team based in Bristol, mentoring junior staff and creating a high-performance culture

1. Competitive salary and benefits package
2. Company car scheme
3. Private healthcare
4. Pension and life assurance
5. 25 days annual leave + birthday off
6. Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
7. Flexible hybrid working (3 days on-site in Bristol, 2 days WFH)
8. Strong commitment to continuous professional development

1. Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering projects
2. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and cost management systems
3. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams
4. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
5. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)
6. Professional membership with RICS or CICES (preferred)

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.

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