Your newpany
Join a leading civil engineering contractor renowned for deliveringplex infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong reputation in highways and heavy civils, this organisation offers an exciting opportunity to work on a major project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Your new role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of the fullmercial function for a high-profile highways project. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage budgets, cost control, and subcontractor relationships while ensuringpliance with NEC contracts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establishing and managing project budgets with accurate cost reporting
- Procuring subcontract packages andpiling tender documentation
- Administering contracts and handling variations, delays, and claims
- Preparing monthly applications for payment and forecasting cash flow
- Leadingmercial meetings and maintaining strong client relationships
This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence project success.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in seniormercial roles within highways or heavy civils
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and cost control processes
- Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead teams,municate effectively, and build client trust
Professional membership (MRICS/MCICES) and experience in delay analysis and claims preparation are highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable salary (dependent on experience)
-pany car or car allowance
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Fuel card
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Hybrid Working
- Pension
- Retail discounts
- Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
- Continuous training and development
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.