Highways Managing Quantity Surveyor in Northampton

Energy Jobline ZR; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel expenses to site

Pension scheme

26 days holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Green car scheme

Volunteering day

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor – Highways to lead the commercial function on multiple highways schemes in Northampton and the surrounding region. The role involves mentoring a team of QS professionals and shaping commercial strategy from inception through final accounts.

You will bring proven senior QS experience in highways or civil engineering, NEC contract knowledge, and strong leadership to drive performance and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveying experience in highways or civil engineering.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC).
• Experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills.
• Ability to manage risk, drive performance and influence key decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across several highways schemes from inception to final account.
• Mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors from trainee to senior level.
• Prepare, review and present CVRs and project forecasts with strategic insight.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and drive value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes and best practice.
• Advise on contractual matters and dispute resolution as the key commercial advisor.
• Oversee procurement strategies and maintain strong supply chain relationships.
• Build and manage client relationships and represent the business professionally.
• Support continuous improvement across commercial systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Contract knowledge (NEC)

Stakeholder management

Team management

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Highways (Civil Engineering) – Northampton

Take the next step in your career with a leadership role that puts you at the forefront of major highways infrastructure projects, offering real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression. You will be joining a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor delivering key highways and infrastructure schemes across Northampton and the wider region. This Managing Quantity Surveyor – Highways role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects while shaping commercial strategy and developing high-performing teams.

About the company

My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in highways and infrastructure. They are known for delivering complex projects to a high standard, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and long-term client relationships. Their highways division continues to grow, creating an excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor – Highways to play a pivotal role.

What you will be doing

• Leading the commercial function across several highways schemes from inception to final account
• Managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors from trainee to senior level
• Preparing, reviewing, and presenting CVRs and project forecasts with clear strategic insight
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while driving value engineering opportunitiesl
• Ensuring all projects comply with internal commercial processes and best practice
• Acting as the key commercial advisor on contractual matters and dispute resolution
• Overseeing procurement strategies and maintaining strong supply chain relationships
• Building and managing client relationships, representing the business professionally
• Supporting continuous improvement across commercial systems and processes

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a senior Quantity Surveying role within highways or civil engineering
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience)
• Experience managing multiple projects and leading commercial teams
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
• Ability to manage risk, drive performance, and influence key decisions
• Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external clients

Salary and benefits

• £85,000 - £90,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses to site
• Pension scheme
• 26 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Green car scheme
• Volunteering day and additional benefits

Company information

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.

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