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Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Pakenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Conrad Consulting is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading infrastructure and highways contractors to recruit a talented Quantity Surveyor for their expanding Highways division.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering essential highways maintenance and improvement projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation, safety and professional development, our client offers an environment where ambitious commercial professionals can build a rewarding long-term career.

The Role

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the commercial management of highways maintenance and infrastructure projects, ensuring robust financial control and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing, submitting and securing approval of monthly payment applications

Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

Supporting the management of NEC target cost contracts

Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts to maximise commercial performance

Producing CVRs, cost reports and commercial performance reviews

Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and final accounts

Assessing, pricing and negotiating variations and compensation events

Supporting tender preparation and procurement activities

Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate cost capture and reporting

Contributing to the successful delivery of highways maintenance and improvement schemes

About You

We are keen to speak with commercially driven Quantity Surveyors who have experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or highways environments.

The successful candidate will possess:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

A minimum of three years' Quantity Surveying experience

Experience working within infrastructure, highways or civil engineering projects

Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts, particularly target cost forms

Experience preparing payment applications and managing commercial reporting processes

Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience using CEMAR and/or Causeway CPA would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

In return, our client offers a highly competitive package and genuine opportunities for career progression, including:

Competitive salary

Company car and fuel card or car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private employee assistance programme

24/7 online GP service

Retail and lifestyle discounts platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Salary sacrifice EV and hybrid vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Personal accident cover

Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities

Reference: 225193652

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CV-Library

Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library

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Pakenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Conrad Consulting is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading infrastructure and highways contractors to recruit a talented Quantity Surveyor for their expanding Highways division.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering essential highways maintenance and improvement projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation, safety and professional development, our client offers an environment where ambitious commercial professionals can build a rewarding long-term career.

The Role

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the commercial management of highways maintenance and infrastructure projects, ensuring robust financial control and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing, submitting and securing approval of monthly payment applications

Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

Supporting the management of NEC target cost contracts

Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts to maximise commercial performance

Producing CVRs, cost reports and commercial performance reviews

Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and final accounts

Assessing, pricing and negotiating variations and compensation events

Supporting tender preparation and procurement activities

Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate cost capture and reporting

Contributing to the successful delivery of highways maintenance and improvement schemes

About You

We are keen to speak with commercially driven Quantity Surveyors who have experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or highways environments.

The successful candidate will possess:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

A minimum of three years' Quantity Surveying experience

Experience working within infrastructure, highways or civil engineering projects

Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts, particularly target cost forms

Experience preparing payment applications and managing commercial reporting processes

Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience using CEMAR and/or Causeway CPA would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

In return, our client offers a highly competitive package and genuine opportunities for career progression, including:

Competitive salary

Company car and fuel card or car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private employee assistance programme

24/7 online GP service

Retail and lifestyle discounts platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Salary sacrifice EV and hybrid vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Personal accident cover

Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
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Reference: 225193652

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