Quantity Surveyor

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major civil engineering project, taking commercial responsibility for key infrastructure packages including earthworks, drainage, structures and bridge works.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor on major civil engineering or infrastructure schemes.

This is a hands‑on commercial role requiring someone who understands their numbers, can accurately forecast package performance and is confident managing subcontractors from procurement and contract drafting through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial management of major civil engineering packages including earthworks, drainage, bridges and associated structures
• Producing accurate cost forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments
• Monitoring actual spend against budget and forecast
• Identifying and investigating over and underspends
• Reporting on package performance and highlighting emerging commercial risks
• Preparing and developing draft subcontracts for downstream suppliers and subcontractors
• Managing subcontractor accounts, applications, payments and commercial correspondence
• Managing downstream change control, including variations and compensation events
• Reviewing costs associated with change and ensuring appropriate commercial recovery
• Maintaining accurate cost and value records
• Working closely with project, engineering, procurement and planning teams
• Supporting monthly commercial reporting and forecasting

What we’re looking for:

• BSc Quantity Surveying
• Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal civil engineering contractor
• Strong major civil engineering/infrastructure experience
• Experience commercially managing packages such as earthworks, drainage, bridges and structures
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and cost-control capability
• Experience drafting and administering subcontracts
• Strong downstream subcontractor and change-management experience
• Good understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Strong working knowledge of NEC Options A and E
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of package-level cost performance

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coleshill CP

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £45,000 and £65,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English