Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering (Section 278 Highways)
Salary: £45,000–£75,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
* 4% guaranteed bonus
* Car allowance
* 26 days annual leave plus additional long-service entitlement
* Pension scheme & employee benefits
* Business travel covered
About the Company
A booming multi-disciplinary civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. They excel in delivering complex civil engineering projects nationwide and have just had a record-breaking year, making this an exciting time to join as they continue expanding.
The Role
* Position: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Location: Site-based in Guildford, Surrey
* Project: Multi-million-pound Section 278 highways scheme, including:
* Bulk earthworks
* Surfacing and kerbing works
* Greenfield / brand-new road construction
* Duration: Main scheme runs until end of 2027, with additional bolt-on highway improvement works and further tenders providing 3+ years of secured work.
You will take commercial responsibility for the project, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and project team to ensure accurate cost control, valuations, and contract administration.
Requirements
* Essential:
* Civil engineering experience (highways, infrastructure, or similar)
* Strong knowledge of Section 278 works
* Qualified to HNC level or above in a construction-related discipline
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering projects
* Desirable:
* Experience with NEC contracts
* Ability to manage subcontractor accounts and client reporting
Why Join?
* Long-term project security (up to 2027 + extensions)
* Structured career progression and professional development support
* Work with a leading contractor on high-profile infrastructure schemes
Interested? Get in touch today to discuss this exciting opportunity.
Keywords: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering / Section 278 / Highways / Surrey