Quantity Surveyor - Highways Maintenance

Our client is a major civil engineering contractor delivering long-term highway maintenance services in partnership with a County Council. They are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team and support the successful delivery of a newly secured, long-term highways maintenance contract. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Junior Quantity Surveyor to develop a career within a supportive and close-knit environment. You will contribute to the commercial management of routine highway maintenance works across the county, handling a high volume of low-value projects and ensuring accurate cost control and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the commercial aspects of routine highway maintenance works Preparing accurate valuations, applications and cost reports Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance Supporting contract administration under NEC forms of contract Managing a high volume of low-value maintenance schemes Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners Identifying commercial risks and supporting effective cost control Maintaining accurate records and contributing to the successful delivery of the highways contract

Job Requirements:

Experience in Quantity Surveying within civil engineering, highways or a related construction environment Understanding of highway maintenance works and commercial processes Knowledge of NEC forms of contract and contract administration Experience in valuations, cost control and financial reporting Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively Excellent attention to detail when managing multiple work packages Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors with suitable NEC experience are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Permanent opportunity within a long-term highways maintenance contract Supportive and close-knit commercial team Opportunity to develop within the highways and civil engineering sector Exposure to NEC contract management and a varied portfolio of maintenance works Career development opportunities within an established contractor If you are a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Junior Quantity Surveyor seeking to develop your career within highways maintenance, apply now to join our client's growing commercial team