Quantity Surveyor – Highways (NEC)
Location: Bristol / Taunton (South West)
Permanent | Full Time
Are you a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience? Looking to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering vital infrastructure improvements across the South West?
We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure business, supporting delivery across National Highways framework projects. With schemes between £500k - £15million, this role offers excellent exposure to a high-volume, technically engaging portfolio.
The Role
Reporting into the Project Commercial Lead, you’ll take ownership of the commercial delivery of projects or work packages, supporting project teams to drive value, manage risk and maintain strong contractual performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the commercial aspects of NEC contracts across multiple schemes
- Leading subcontract procurement, tender evaluation and appointment
- Preparing and managing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts
- Administering compensation events, change control and variations
- Supporting cost control, forecasting and CVR reporting
- Ensuring contractual compliance, including timely notices and obligations
- Working closely with delivery teams to identify risks and opportunities
- Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways or civil engineering projects
- Essential: Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
- Experience working on frameworks such as National Highways or similar
- A solid understanding of commercial processes, cost control and contract administration
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively across project teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on key infrastructure frameworks within a stable pipeline
- Exposure to multiple projects offering variety and fast-paced delivery
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Clear progression opportunities within a major infrastructure business
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a business driven by collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where people are empowered to take ownership, continuously improve, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure that supports communities and businesses.