Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways & Civils   We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways and civil engineering project in Coventry.   This is an excellent…

Pay rate £550/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 September 2026

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways & Civils
 
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways and civil engineering project in Coventry.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with a proven background in highways, civils and major infrastructure projects.
 
The Role
You will be responsible for the commercial management of significant civils packages, overseeing approximately £20m of works over the next 18 months as part of a wider £150m-£200m infrastructure project.

You will play a key role in managing commercial performance, subcontractors and contractual obligations, working closely with the wider project team.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Commercial management of major highways and civils packages
·Managing and administering NEC contracts
·Subcontract management and commercial reporting
·Cost control, forecasting and change management
·Managing valuations, applications and final accounts
·Supporting the successful commercial delivery of civils packages
·Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
·Working closely with project teams and key stakeholders
 
Key Requirements
We are looking for candidates with:
·Proven Quantity Surveying experience within highways
·Strong civil engineering / infrastructure background
·Experience working under NEC contracts
·Strong subcontract management experience
·Experience managing significant civils packages
·Strong commercial and cost management skills
·Experience working on major infrastructure projects
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, 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, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jay Cochrane at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

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