Jobs in Preston on the Hill

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Area 10 Highways account. This role will involve travel across the Northwest network and collaboration with teams delivering key infrastructure schemes.

At Amey, we work in partnership with National Highways to keep the country moving safely and efficiently. Our Highways business maintains and improves road networks across Areas 7, 10 & 12, ensuring safer, more reliable journeys for road users.

We are now looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on Area 10, supporting the delivery of schemes across one of the UK's busiest motorway and trunk road networks. You will play a key role in managing commercial performance under the NEC TSC contract, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standards.

This is a critical role where you will lead commercial activities across schemes, working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to drive value, manage risk and support successful project delivery.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

What you'll do:
Commercial Leadership - Leading commercial management of highways schemes from inception through to completion
Cost Management - Delivering accurate estimating, cost forecasting, cash flow management and CVR reporting
Contract Management - Managing NEC4 processes including early warnings, compensation events and change control
Team Leadership - Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
Valuations & Accounts - Managing valuations, variations and final account settlements with clients and supply chain
Procurement & Supply Chain - Supporting tendering, negotiation and subcontract management activities
Performance Management - Monitoring project performance to ensure value, efficiency and effective risk management
Stakeholder Collaboration - Working closely with National Highways, internal teams and supply chain partners
Governance & Compliance - Ensuring adherence to Amey financial procedures, governance and HSEQ standards Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews
Company Car / Car Allowance
Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities within a national organisation
Training Opportunities: Access to comprehensive training tailored to your development
Personal Development Opportunities: Mentorship and development programmes
Pension: Generous company contributions
Holidays: Minimum 24 days plus bank holidays with option to buy more
Flexible Benefits: Including cycle-to-work schemes, gym memberships and more
Social Impact: 2x paid volunteering days per year What You'll Bring:
Strong knowledge of NEC contract management (NEC3 / NEC4)
Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure
Experience managing commercial activities across full project lifecycles
Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, change management and contract compliance
Ability to manage stakeholders across client, internal teams and supply chain
Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
Excellent communication and leadership skills Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background.

As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Chantal Hayes at (url removed)

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