Quantity Surveyor – Highways

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Highways Maintenance Framework

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our team delivering a highways maintenance framework across Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a long-term infrastructure programme focused on maintaining and improving the local road network.

You will play a key role in commercial management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage all commercial aspects of highways maintenance projects

* Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts

* Administer contracts in line with NEC (or similar) conditions

* Assess, manage, and process subcontractor payments

* Monitor project costs and identify risks/opportunities

* Prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts

* Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers

* Ensure compliance with company procedures and client requirements

* Provide regular financial reporting to senior management

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within highways or infrastructure maintenance

* Good understanding of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)

* Strong commercial and financial acumen

* Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships

* Proficient in cost management and reporting tools

* Excellent communication and negotiation skills

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

* Membership of RICS or working towards chartership (desirable)

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Long-term, stable framework with secured workload

* Opportunities for career progression and professional development

* Support towards chartership (if applicable)

* Collaborative and supportive working environment