Quantity Surveyor in Saint Albans

Energy Jobline ZR; St. Albans (WV); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan are seeking a Quantity Surveyor for an established contractor in St Albans. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects across infrastructure schemes, working under NEC contracts and coordinating with clients, subcontractors and site teams.

The role offers £60,000–£65,000 salary, a £6,000 car allowance, and hybrid working with two days from home per week, plus a supportive path for career development in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure projects, preferably highways/rail.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and related processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects from inception to final account.
• Handle NEC contract requirements including compensation events and change control.
• Prepare budgets, cost forecasts, cash flows and regular commercial reports.

Skills

NEC contracts experience

Cost management

Subcontract procurement

Budgeting

Negotiation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure / Highways & Rail – St Albans Salary/Rate: £60,000 – £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance + benefits O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with an established contractor who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, based in St Albans. They are seeking a commercially minded individual with experience working under NEC contracts, ideally with exposure to highways, rail or wider infrastructure schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of work, offering a competitive salary, a £6,000 car allowance and the flexibility to work from home two days per week. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably. The business can offer a supportive working environment, long-term career prospects and the opportunity to develop further within the infrastructure and civil engineering sectors.

Role Overview

• Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Sector: Infrastructure / Highways / Rail
• Location: St Albans
• Salary: £60,000 – £65,000
• Working Arrangements: 2 days working from home per week 3 days in the office
• Type: Permanent
• Start: ASAP, but can wait for the right person

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from inception through to final account.
• Work in accordance with NEC contract requirements, including managing compensation events, early warnings and change control.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flows and regular commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and implement appropriate cost-control measures.
• Manage subcontract procurement, including preparing enquiries, evaluating quotations, negotiating terms and placing subcontract orders.
• Assess subcontractor applications for payment, manage valuations and agree final accounts.
• Prepare and submit interim applications for payment, valuations and supporting contractual documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of variations, compensation events, contractual notices and commercial correspondence.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure commercial targets and contractual obligations are met.
• Assist with the preparation of final accounts and ensure all commercial matters are resolved efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor, civil engineering contractor or infrastructure business.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC3 or NEC4.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Ideally, previous exposure to highways, rail, civil engineering or wider infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of subcontract procurement, payment assessments and commercial risk management.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify risks, protect margins and maximise project value.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple commercial activities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard commercial reporting systems.
• Right to work in the UK.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract experience looking for your next opportunity within the infrastructure sector, offering a competitive salary, car allowance and hybrid working,

Equality and diversity statement

O’Neill and Brennan values and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of , marital status, , , , , or