Quantity surveyor

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Highways Project (Earthworks & Drainage)


Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Contract Length: 2 Years
Rate: 450 per day (CIS or Ltd Company)
Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based



Role Overview


We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways infrastructure project based in Aylesbury. The role will focus heavily on earthworks and drainage packages, so demonstrable experience in these areas on highways schemes is essential.
This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability on a high-profile project, working as part of a commercial team to ensure cost control, value management, and contractual compliance throughout delivery.



Key Responsibilities


  • Managing all commercial aspects of earthworks and drainage packages

  • Preparing, submitting, and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts

  • Administering contracts (NEC experience preferred)

  • Identifying, valuing, and managing variations and change control

  • Cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to senior management

  • Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts

  • Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project procedures

  • Supporting risk and opportunity management processes

  • Liaising closely with site teams, engineers, and project managers

  • Assisting with commercial strategy and value engineering initiatives


Key Requirements


  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major highways projects

  • Strong background in earthworks and drainage packages (essential)

  • Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)

  • Experience managing subcontractors and commercial reporting

  • Strong understanding of cost management and forecasting

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)


Desirable Experience


  • Experience on large-scale UK infrastructure schemes (e.g. National Highways projects)

  • Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor

  • Familiarity with CEMAR or similar contract management systems

  • Membership or working towards RICS


What's on Offer


  • Long-term 2-year contract on a major infrastructure scheme

  • Competitive rate of 450 per day (CIS or Ltd)

  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile highways project

  • Strong pipeline of future work for high-performing candidates