Highway Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways  
You'll play a key role on some of the UK's busiest motorway schemes. As Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Highways team, you'll manage multiple NEC contracts on the M25, enjoy a hybrid working pattern and have clear scope to progress your career with a Tier 1 contractor.
 
 
Why this opportunity could suit you
In this role you will:
·Work across a portfolio of live M25 schemes, not just a single project.
·Enjoy a salary of £55,000-£65,000 (depending on experience and level) plus car allowance and benefits.
·Benefit from a hybrid pattern, typically 2-3 days a week in the Dartford or Hatfield offices and on site.
·Be trusted to take commercial ownership, with support from an experienced commercial leadership team.
·Step into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position if you're currently a strong QS ready for the next move.
 
 
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple schemes  including:
·Taking full commercial ownership of allocated projects under NEC contracts.
·Preparing and managing cost forecasts, CVRs and cashflow.
·Managing subcontract procurement, negotiation, administration and final accounts.
·Leading change management, including early warnings and compensation events.
·Preparing, submitting and agreeing applications for payment and variations.
·Supporting project teams with commercial advice and contract compliance.
·Liaising with client representatives and internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships.
·Providing guidance and informal mentoring to more junior commercial staff where required.
 
 
What you will bring
You will be successful in this role if you have:
·Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or as an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
·Strong background in highways or civil engineering projects
·Proven experience working under NEC forms of contract (essential).
·Experience with Tier 1 main contractors preferred.
·Good commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple schemes concurrently.
·Confident communication skills and a collaborative way of working with site and client teams.
 
 
Package and rewards
In return for your skills and experience, you will receive:
·Salary in the region of £55,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and level.
·Car allowance plus expenses for business travel.
·A comprehensive benefits package (including pension and other flexible benefits).
·Hybrid working with a balance of office, site and home working.
·Support with professional development and qualifications where relevant.
 
 
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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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