Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways

Salary/Rate:£65000.00 - £85000.00 per annum
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Technical Construction
Job ref:JN -022025-83200_1738665392
Post Date:04. 02. 2025
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About the Role

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways

Location: Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits

Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering

Join Us on One of Europe's Most Ambitious Highway Projects!

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to be part of the M25 London Orbital Motorway project With an annual investment of over £100 million in highway infrastructure, this role offers unmatched opportunities to work on one of Europe's busiest and most vital road networks.

Your Role:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in cost management, procurement, and contract administration for major highway works. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading commercial aspects of projects, ensuring cost efficiency and value for money.
  • Managing procurement and administration of supply chain agreements
  • Conducting cost planning, valuations, and reconciliations for highway infrastructure works
  • Analysing project programs, assessing delays/disruptions, and mitigating risks
  • Utilising ERP systems to track costs, value data, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Liaising with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and project teams.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in highways, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and cost management principles.
  • BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).
  • MRICS, ICES, or working towards professional accreditation is highly desirable.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why our client

We offer a competitive salary of up to £85,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexible & Smart Working - Up to 40% remote work, plus staggered start/finish times.
25 Days Annual Leave - Plus bank holidays.
Enhanced Family Leave - 28 weeks full pay (maternity/adoption), 4 weeks full pay (paternity).
Pension & Share Incentive Plans - Secure your future with excellent financial benefits.
Career Development & Training - Progress towards professional accreditations.

About Us:

We manage and maintain the M25 network 24/7, 365 days a year-ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the UK's most critical motorway. With a dedicated team of 600+ professionals, we are committed to delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions.

If you're ready to take your Quantity Surveying career to the next level in a fast-paced highways environment, we want to hear from you!

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