Conrad Consulting is partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and highways contractor to recruit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects who is looking to develop their career within a well-established organisation delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the UK road network.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team delivering planned and reactive highway maintenance schemes, working on long-term frameworks and target cost contracts.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of highways projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing, submitting and securing approval for monthly payment applications
Managing commercial administration in accordance with contract requirements
Supporting the delivery of NEC3/NEC4 target cost contracts
Monitoring project costs, forecasts and budgets to ensure financial performance targets are achieved
Producing CVRs, cost reports and commercial performance reviews
Preparing subcontract packages, valuations and final accounts
Managing compensation events, variations and change control procedures
Supporting procurement activities and tender preparation
Working closely with operational and project delivery teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost capture
Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role
Previous experience within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering projects preferred
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Good understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and target cost environments
Experience preparing payment applications and commercial reporting/CVRs
Strong analytical and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience with CEMAR or Causeway-CPA would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Company car or car allowance
Fuel card
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Pension scheme
Life assurance
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced family leave policies
Employee assistance programme
Retail discount platform
Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
Ongoing training and career development opportunities