Build Your Career in Highways Infrastructure
Are you an Assistant Highways Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering major highways projects while benefiting from hybrid working, career development and a supportive commercial team.
Join a Growing Highways Team
My client is a respected contractor delivering highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Highways Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of key projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career while working alongside experienced commercial professionals.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Assistant Highways Quantity Surveyor, you will be:
·Supporting the commercial management of highways projects from inception through to final account.
·Assisting with the administration of NEC contracts.
·Preparing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
·Supporting the management of subcontractor accounts.
·Assisting with the pricing and management of compensation events and variations.
·Monitoring project costs and preparing commercial reports.
·Working closely with project managers, engineers and senior commercial staff to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
·Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and colleagues.
What You'll Need
To be considered for this Assistant Highways Quantity Surveyor role, you will have:
·Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying role on highways or civil engineering projects.
·NEC highways experience is essential.
·A good understanding of commercial processes within construction.
·Strong communication and organisational skills.
·A proactive approach and willingness to develop your commercial knowledge.
·A full UK driving licence.
Salary & Benefits
·Salary around £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
·Car allowance or company car.
·Hybrid working with 3 days on site in Penrith and 2 days working from home.
·Lodging provided for approximately 2 nights each week, with flexibility depending on project requirements.
·Pension scheme.
·Annual leave entitlement.
·Excellent training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Location & Working Pattern
This role is based in Penrith with a hybrid working arrangement. You will typically spend three days per week on site and two days working from home. Flexible lodging will be provided for approximately two nights each week to support those travelling to site.
Apply Today
If you have NEC highways experience and are looking to develop your career as an Assistant Highways Quantity Surveyor, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year