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

Managing all commercial aspects of earthworks and drainage packages

Preparing, submitting, and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts

Administering contracts (NEC experience preferred)

Identifying, valuing, and managing variations and change control

Cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to senior management

Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts

Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project procedures

Supporting risk and opportunity management processes

Liaising closely with site teams, engineers, and project managers

Assisting with commercial strategy and value engineering initiatives

Key Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major highways projects

Strong background in earthworks and drainage packages (essential)

Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)

Experience managing subcontractors and commercial reporting

Strong understanding of cost management and forecasting

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)

Desirable Experience

Experience on large-scale UK infrastructure schemes (e.g. National Highways projects)

Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor

Familiarity with CEMAR or similar contract management systems

Membership or working towards RICS

What's on Offer

Long-term 2-year contract on a major infrastructure scheme

Competitive rate of £450 per day (CIS or Ltd)

Opportunity to work on a high-profile highways project

Strong pipeline of future work for high-performing candidates