Quantity Surveyor - Highways/Bridges
Your new company
You will be joining a multi-accredited and industry-leading Tier 1 contractor working on the iconic Severn, Prince of Wales and Avonmouth Bridges. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist team working on complex highways infrastructure, where innovation, collaboration and professional development are at the heart of everything they do. With a strong reputation for investing in people, this organisation offers a clear pathway for career progression and long-term success. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Bristol office with hybrid working.
Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the commercial management of a busy highways maintenance contract operating under the NEC4 Term Service Contract.
You will take ownership of a high-volume quotation process while supporting the successful delivery of maintenance and inspection programmes across specialist structures.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing valuation and commercial processes across the project lifecycle
- Producing accurate and timely quotations in a fast-paced environment
- Supporting change management and ensuring compliance with NEC4 contract requirements
- Collaborating closely with Project Managers to ensure robust commercial controls
- Delivering risk and opportunity assessments, both pre- and post-contract
- Managing client relationships and expectations in a collaborative "one team" environment
- Supporting month-end reporting and commercial KPI performance
- Advising delivery teams on contractual obligations and measurement rules
- Working with supply chain partners to enhance service delivery and project outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils, ideally on highways or structures projects
- Sound working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capability
- Full UK driving licence.
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £68,000 per annum
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- Minimum 24 days' annual leave (option to buy 5 extra days) plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (2 days' remote per week)
- Generous pension scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Ongoing professional development and funded training
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible benefits package including gym memberships and cycle-to-work scheme
- Paid volunteering days and community initiatives
- Access to industry-leading development programmes and mentorship opportunities
- Clear career progression opportunities into senior commercial roles
- Opportunity to advance your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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