Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Major Highways Contract)
The joint venture – Your new employer
We are working closely with a tier 1 Civil/Highways contractor with full life cycle capabilities, to assist in building a commercial team capable of driving standards across the board in regard to commercial rigour and contract negotiation/management.
Our client has teamed up with another specialist road maintenance contractor as well as a renowned design consultancy, to deliver the ongoing build and maintenance of the busiest highway network in the country – With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, our client works on behalf of key stakeholders and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.
Your day-to-day challenge
Our client has asked us to bring forward a shortlist of exceptional candidates within the highways/civil sector, capable of undertaking the following tasks:
- Cost and Measurement Management:
Overseeing measurements, valuations, and cost reconciliation for civil engineering works. - Contract and Programme Analysis:
Reviewing complex contract programmes and preparing procurement strategies. - Commercial Reporting:
Providing detailed analyses of commercial progress, cost-value reconciliations, and outturn forecasts. - Stakeholder Management:
Engaging with customers and stakeholders to address commercial aspects within your area of responsibility. - Claim Preparation and Negotiation:
Preparing, submitting, and negotiating claims in accordance with contract conditions. - Mentorship and Leadership:
Supporting and mentoring junior team members on their journey to professional chartership.
For us to put you forward, we would need to see that you have the following qualifications and skills:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, including managing commercial teams.
- A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience.
- Membership (or progression toward) RICS, ICES, or similar professional bodies.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with highways or civil engineering projects is advantageous but not essential.
What you’re looking for and what they can offer you:
Our client is well known for paying well within the industry, especially when compared to their tier 1 competitors. They can offer an attractive salary that comes with plenty of additional perks and packages.
They also offer a flexible hybrid working pattern, as a matter of course, that affords you the opportunity to have days from home and early/late starts and finishes as you see fit.
They also have several offices/hubs for you to be based out of, adding another layer of flexibility.
If you are keen to explore this further and would be keen to apply, do so today.