The Company

A well‑established highways maintenance and civil engineering contractor delivering framework and term maintenance works across the UK. The business places strong emphasis on safety, quality delivery, collaboration, and social value, and operates within a professional, supportive commercial environment.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join an established commercial team, supporting the successful commercial management of highways maintenance and civil engineering projects.

The role will involve managing project financial performance from cost planning and forecasting through to final account, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure projects remain commercially robust and contractually compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control

• Production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Assessment, pricing, and submission of quotations and compensation events
• Pricing maintenance contract works
• Ensuring scheme costs are accurately recorded within internal systems
• Preparation and agreement of final accounts with timely and accurate billing
• Subcontractor management including issuing orders, assessing applications for payment, and processing payments

Risk Management

• Early identification of financial and commercial risks
• Supporting mitigation strategies related to claims, cost overruns, and scope changes

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaison with operational teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Attendance at internal and external meetings (both virtual and face‑to‑face)
• Supporting efficient procurement through accurate cost data and strong supplier relationships

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working under NEC3 / NEC4 contracts, ideally within framework environments
• Proven background managing civil engineering, drainage, or highways maintenance contracts
• Experience administering NEC Option C contracts
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent time‑management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Detail‑focused, analytical, and commercially aware
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Proactive, adaptable, and confident building working relationships
• Professional, reliable, and responsible

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Referral scheme
• Life assurance / death in service benefit
• Group income protection
• Access to an employee rewards platform with discounts across 900+ retailers