Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Sector: Civil Engineering – Highways

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering key infrastructure schemes across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work on a major highways project, supporting the commercial team in delivering strong financial performance.

Key Requirement:

Previous experience working on fully built highways/roads projects in the UK is essential.

Role Overview

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of a highways project. This includes assisting with cost control, subcontract administration, and reporting while developing your experience within a structured commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of project budgets and cost reports

Support monthly valuations and applications for payment

Monitor project costs and assist with forecasting

Administer subcontract packages, including payments and variations

Support procurement processes and tender analysis

Assist with NEC contract administration and compensation events

Maintain accurate records of commercial activity

Liaise with site teams and subcontractors to gather cost data

Support preparation of reports for senior management

Attend project and commercial meetings as required

Ensure compliance with company systems and procedures

Requirements

Essential:

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Experience working as a QS within civil engineering

Exposure to fully built highways/roads projects

Understanding of NEC contracts

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

Working towards professional accreditation (MRICS / MCICES)

Key Competencies

Strong organisational and time management skills

Willingness to learn and develop commercially

Good attention to detail

Collaborative approach to teamwork

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Package

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance