Our client, is currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Highways team. As the UK's number one highway maintenance contractor, our client uses the latest innovations to create effective solutions, offering a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes. This is a contract role until May 2nd 2026 to cover maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities:
Support cost and value management, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Collaborate with Operations to prepare clear and reliable quarterly forecasts
Identify and manage contract variations, early warnings, and compensation events
Ensure all work meets client standards and commercial procedures
Build strong client relationships, keeping budgets and year-end targets on track
Oversee sub-contract procurement, monthly reconciliations, and final accounts
Carry out site visits and maintain progress within agreed deadlines
Provide flexible support with ad-hoc commercial duties as needed
Job Requirements:
Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related construction field - preferred, not essential
Proven commercial experience in the construction industry
Effective negotiator and communicator
Good organisational and people skills
Highways and civil engineering experience (preferably with contractors)
Knowledge of NEC contracts
Qualified QS with relevant certification and experience
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a contract role in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated Highways team