Quantity Surveyor - Highways

Conrad Consulting is partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and highways contractor to recruit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects who is looking to develop their career within a well-established organisation delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the UK road network. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team delivering planned and reactive highway maintenance schemes, working on long-term frameworks and target cost contracts. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of highways projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Preparing, submitting and securing approval for monthly payment applications Managing commercial administration in accordance with contract requirements Supporting the delivery of NEC3/NEC4 target cost contracts Monitoring project costs, forecasts and budgets to ensure financial performance targets are achieved Producing CVRs, cost reports and commercial performance reviews Preparing subcontract packages, valuations and final accounts Managing compensation events, variations and change control procedures Supporting procurement activities and tender preparation Working closely with operational and project delivery teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost capture Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders Requirements Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role Previous experience within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering projects preferred Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Good understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and target cost environments Experience preparing payment applications and commercial reporting/CVRs Strong analytical and communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel Experience with CEMAR or Causeway-CPA would be advantageous What’s on Offer Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Company car or car allowance Fuel card Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Pension scheme Life assurance 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced family leave policies Employee assistance programme Retail discount platform Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice schemes Ongoing training and career development opportunities