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Permanent

Quantity Surveyor - Highways Maintenance

Matchtech
Herefordshire
money-bag £38000 - £45000/annum car / fuel card
Posted: 15 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 October 2026
Ref: 225610953


Our client is a major civil engineering contractor delivering long-term highway maintenance services in partnership with a County Council. They are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team and support the successful delivery of a newly secured, long-term highways maintenance contract.
This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Junior Quantity Surveyor to develop a career within a supportive and close-knit environment. You will contribute to the commercial management of routine highway maintenance works across the county, handling a high volume of low-value projects and ensuring accurate cost control and contract administration.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the commercial aspects of routine highway maintenance works
  • Preparing accurate valuations, applications and cost reports
  • Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance
  • Supporting contract administration under NEC forms of contract
  • Managing a high volume of low-value maintenance schemes
  • Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners
  • Identifying commercial risks and supporting effective cost control
  • Maintaining accurate records and contributing to the successful delivery of the highways contract


Job Requirements:

  • Experience in Quantity Surveying within civil engineering, highways or a related construction environment
  • Understanding of highway maintenance works and commercial processes
  • Knowledge of NEC forms of contract and contract administration
  • Experience in valuations, cost control and financial reporting
  • Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
  • Excellent attention to detail when managing multiple work packages
  • Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors with suitable NEC experience are encouraged to apply


Benefits:

  • Permanent opportunity within a long-term highways maintenance contract
  • Supportive and close-knit commercial team
  • Opportunity to develop within the highways and civil engineering sector
  • Exposure to NEC contract management and a varied portfolio of maintenance works
  • Career development opportunities within an established contractor


If you are a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Junior Quantity Surveyor seeking to develop your career within highways maintenance, apply now to join our client''s growing commercial team.

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