Quantity Surveyor - Highways Project
Southend, Essex
Taylor Woodrow
The Role
We are seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major highways project in Southend, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure works while supporting the commercial success of the project.
You will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a project or section of a larger scheme, ensuring strong cost control, contract compliance, and value optimisation throughout the project lifecycle. This role will have a strong emphasis on subcontract management.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage commercial activities across the project, supporting the Project Manager and Commercial Lead
* Administer contracts with a strong focus on NEC (Option A preferred)
* Lead subcontract procurement, including tendering, evaluation, and appointment
* Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
* Monitor project costs, forecasts, and cash flow to maximise financial performance
* Implement robust change control processes, ensuring recovery of all variations and compensation events
* Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
* Produce accurate CVRs, reports, and forecasts
* Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, and contractual notices
* Work collaboratively with delivery teams to drive project success
About You
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or highways projects
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (Option A essential/preferred)
* Experience managing subcontractors and commercial processes end-to-end
* Solid understanding of cost control, forecasting, and reporting
* Ability to identify risks, manage change, and protect commercial position
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ideally degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on a high-profile highways project
* A collaborative and supportive team environment
* Career development within a leading national contractor
* Competitive salary and benefits package
About Taylor Woodrow
Taylor Woodrow is committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
Apply Now
If you’re a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with NEC experience looking for your next challenge in the Southend area, we’d love to hear from you.
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