Quantity Surveyor – Highways & NEC Contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Highways & NEC Contracts

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in highways and infrastructure projects and proven experience working under NEC contracts, including Options 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will support the commercial and contractual management of projects from tender through to completion, ensuring effective cost control, risk management and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation and commercial forecasts for highways and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project expenditure, manage cost reporting and identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts, with experience across Options 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Assess interim valuations, applications for payment, compensation events and variations in accordance with NEC contract requirements.
• Manage change control, early warnings and compensation event assessments to protect the commercial position of the project.
• Review contractual obligations, assess commercial risks and ensure compliance with NEC procedures and timescales.
• Prepare monthly cost-value reconciliations, cash-flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Support subcontract procurement, tender analysis and final account negotiations.
• Contribute to effective commercial management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and contractual requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience working with NEC contracts, ideally across Options 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract administration, including compensation events, early warnings, payment mechanisms and change control.
• Experience in cost management, forecasting, valuations, procurement and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage commercial responsibilities independently while working collaboratively with project teams.

Desirable

• Experience working on local authority, National Highways or other major infrastructure schemes.
• Knowledge of NEC contract amendments and commercial risk management.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Work Location: Birkenhead CH42

Reference 225755431