Highways Quantity Surveyor

Highways Project Quantity Surveyor - Preston | Up to £60,000 + Package

Are you a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking real ownership of projects rather than being a small part of a large Tier 1 team? This opportunity is ideal if you want to run your own jobs, manage contracts end‑to‑end, and play a key role in delivering civil engineering schemes across the North West.

My client is seeing a steady increase in project workload and is now looking to strengthen their team with a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who can hit the ground running and take responsibility from day one.

• You will manage your own projects with autonomy and trust
• You will work across varied civil engineering schemes (no repetitive mega‑project work)
• You will be part of a close‑knit team where your contribution is visible
• You will benefit from a strong package including car allowance and pension
• You will have exposure to multiple projects at once, building your experience quickly

My client is a well‑established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the North West. Their work spans highways, structures, bridges, and public realm schemes, typically operating on programmes lasting 6‑12 months.

They focus on delivering quality projects without the bureaucracy of large Tier 1 organisations, giving you the opportunity to take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact.

• Manage 2 projects simultaneously, typically lasting 6‑12 months
• Take full commercial responsibility from pre‑contract through to final account
• Administer NEC contracts and ensure compliance throughout project delivery
• Handle cost planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Work closely with site teams to ensure commercial success
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and variations
• Support projects during ECI and design stages where required
• Be primarily site‑based depending on project location

• Proven experience in civil engineering (highways, structures, bridges, or public realm)
• Experience running your own projects with significant responsibility
• Strong NEC contract administration knowledge
• Confidence managing projects independently rather than within large teams
• Ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to commercial management

• £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience)
• Company car or £6,000‑£7,000 car allowance
• 26 days holiday + option to buy up to 5 additional days
• 6.5% pension contribution
• On‑site doctor available every Friday
• Long‑term permanent opportunity with consistent project flow

• Location:
  
  Preston (office‑based when not on site)
• Working pattern:
  Primarily site‑based, depending on project requirements
• Some flexibility to work from home during ECI/design stages
• Start date:
  
  ASAP

If you are a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor looking for more ownership, variety, and the chance to step away from large corporate structures, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

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