Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways / Asset Maintenance
Permanent | Up to £60,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits
Cheshire / North West | Hybrid
The Opportunity
A leading national infrastructure and highways services provider is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major long-term highways asset maintenance contract. This is an urgent requirement and interviews will be held in December.
You will play a pivotal role in closing out claims efficiently and providing expert commercial support across pre- and post-contract phases. This is an excellent chance to join a Gold Investor in People organisation that actively invests in your career development and progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead commercial activities across the contract lifecycle, from pre-tender through project delivery.
* Prepare accurate and timely commercial reports and advise senior management on key financial metrics.
* Manage budgets, cost forecasting, risk registers and change control processes.
* Oversee contract administration, supply chain procurement and subcontract management.
* Negotiate and finalise claims, compensation events and final accounts.
* Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.
About You
* Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
* Strong background in Highways or Asset Maintenance contracts.
* Proven track record in closing out claims promptly.
* Good working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
* Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally working towards professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICES).
* Able to start within 1 month and live a commutable distance from the Cheshire office.
What’s on Offer
* Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
* Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Car or Car Allowance, Contributory Pension, Discretionary Annual Bonus (up to 10%), x4 Life Assurance
* Clear pathways for career development and progression within a people-focused business.
Next Steps
This is a high-profile role with an urgent start. If you are a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with highways or asset maintenance experience, we’d love to hear from you