Job Title: Highways Quantity Surveyor Contract: Permanent Location: Stockport Salary: Up to £50,000 Holidays: 35 days, including bank holidays (7 days allocated to Christmas shutdown) Company Overview: A well-established civil engineering and highways contractor in the North West is seeking a skilled Civils Quantity Surveyor. With over 70 years of industry experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions through long-term framework contracts and negotiated projects. The Role: Remuneration Package: ·Competitive salary (dependent on experience) ·Car allowance ·Annual profit-related bonus ·Workplace pension ·Accident and life cover (after successful probation period) Key Responsibilities: ·Safeguard the financial interests of the business while maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders. ·Conduct site measurements and prepare weekly cost and production reports. ·Prepare cost forecasts and collaborate with site teams on quotations and estimates. ·Oversee subcontractor management, including order placement, payment assessments, and rate negotiations. ·Produce and submit valuations to clients. ·Interpret drawings and collaborate with teams to finalize estimates. ·Negotiate and agree on final accounts with stakeholders in a timely manner. ·Monitor stock control and provide financial reports. ·Assist with the preparation and settlement of accounts and support financial reporting processes. ·Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records. Candidate Requirements: Essential Skills & Experience: ·Experience in civil engineering, specifically in highways. ·Proficiency in working with private and public sector clients and familiarity with NEC (primarily). ·Commercially aware with strong people management skills to support and mentor colleagues. ·Comprehensive understanding of project components and construction costs. ·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ·Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Footnote: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100 years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us