Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways

Posted 21 May 2025
Salary £400 - 500 per day
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000058730

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support project delivery on the Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework. Working on NEC4 ECC contracts from £500k to £40m, you will oversee commercial management across all project stages, driving profitability and maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities
·Prepare bills of quantities from drawings using a bespoke schedule of rates.
·Manage call-off contracts and subcontracts, ensuring approvals and compliance.
·Use TfL systems (A-Site) for contract admin: EWNs, NCEs, QUOs.
·Oversee subcontractor management, payments, and reconciliations.
·Submit and agree monthly applications and final accounts with clients and supply chain.
·Produce CVRs, forecasts, and cost reporting.
·Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills & Experience
·Proven experience in highways or infrastructure projects.
·Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial management skills.
·Proficient in contract software and cost systems.
·Skilled in subcontractor admin, forecasting, and final accounts.
·Analytical, detail-oriented, with strong communication and organisational abilities.

Previous experience in Highways is essential for this role.
 
Carrington West are also looking for Engineers & Project Managers with similar backgrounds across the South of UK - please get in touch to find out more.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 or email phoebe.kingston@carringtonwest.com
 
What you need to do now:
 If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Phoebe at Carrington West on 02393 876043

Footnote:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information.
 
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