Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways
- Posted 13 October 2025
- Salary £500 per day
- LocationGreater London
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration6 Months
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000061849
Job description
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways
Location: South London
Contract: Rolling
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a highways contractor delivering high-profile Surface Transport Infrastructure projects across South London.
Key Responsibilities:
·Prepare bills of quantities from design drawings using schedule of rates and develop new rates from first principles where required.
·Compile and agree call-off contracts with clients and subcontract agreements with supply chain partners.
·Lead supply chain negotiations, liaising with in-house legal support for contract amendments.
·Administer contracts using software, issue notices, manage variations, and ensure compliance within agreed timescales.
·Manage subcontractor relationships, mitigating risks and resolving issues promptly.
·Assess and process interim applications and certifications on a monthly basis.
·Prepare Cost Value Reconciliations and present findings to Senior Management.
·Develop monthly cash flow forecasts and support financial reporting.
·Submit and negotiate final accounts with clients and supply chain.
·Collaborate with the delivery team to identify efficiencies, improve margins, and mitigate potential risks.
·Carry out internal administration, including raising supply chain frameworks and orders for approval.
Requirements:
·Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering projects.
·Strong knowledge of NEC4 ECC contracts and contract administration.
·Excellent financial management skills and commercial awareness.
·Experience managing subcontractors and client relationships.
·Proficient with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
You must have experience to be considered for this position.
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.
Footnote:
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information.
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