Senior Quantity Surveyor Highways Maintenance
Chester, Cheshire / Hybrid Working
Up to £70,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus and Benefits
Permanent | 40 Hours per Week
The Opportunity
An established UK infrastructure and highways business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major long-term highways asset maintenance contract across Cheshire West and Chester.
This is a key commercial position offering responsibility for a varied portfolio of highways maintenance and improvement schemes. Youll work closely with the operational and commercial teams, taking ownership of cost management, change control, claims and final accounts throughout the contract lifecycle.
The position would suit a commercially confident Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract experience and a background in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure maintenance. Experience of resolving historic claims and bringing accounts to an efficient commercial close would be particularly valuable.
The role offers hybrid working,
typically involving approximately three days per week from the Chester office or across the contract, with flexibility for home working during the remainder of the week.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance
- Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance at four times basic salary
- Hybrid working
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, youll provide commercial leadership across the contract from pre-construction and procurement through to delivery and final account.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting
- Identifying and controlling commercial risks and opportunities
- Managing change, compensation events and contractual notices
- Preparing, negotiating and closing claims and