Quantity surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Highways Project (Earthworks & Drainage)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Contract Length: 2 Years
Rate: -450 per day (CIS or Ltd Company)
Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways infrastructure project based in Aylesbury. The role will focus heavily on earthworks and drainage packages, so demonstrable experience in these areas on highways schemes is essential.
This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability on a high-profile project, working as part of a commercial team to ensure cost control, value management, and contractual compliance throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

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  Managing all commercial aspects of earthworks and drainage packages
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  Preparing, submitting, and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts
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  Administering contracts (NEC experience preferred)
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  Identifying, valuing, and managing variations and change control
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  Cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to senior management
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  Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts
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  Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project procedures
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  Supporting risk and opportunity management processes
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  Liaising closely with site teams, engineers, and project managers
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  Assisting with commercial strategy and value engineering initiatives

Key Requirements

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  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major highways projects
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  Strong background in earthworks and drainage packages (essential)
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  Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)
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  Experience managing subcontractors and commercial reporting
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  Strong understanding of cost management and forecasting
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  Excellent negotiation and communication skills
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  Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools
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  Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)

Desirable Experience

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  Experience on large-scale UK infrastructure schemes (e.g. National Highways projects)
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  Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor
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  Familiarity with CEMAR or similar contract management systems
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  Membership or working towards RICS

What''s on Offer

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  Long-term 2-year contract on a major infrastructure scheme
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  Competitive rate of -450 per day (CIS or Ltd)
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  Opportunity to work on a high-profile highways project
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  Strong pipeline of future work for high-performing candidates

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