Job Description:

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor within Highways Service on an initial 5 month contract.

Quantity Surveyor – Countywide Projects
Lancashire
Negotiable day rate

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Highways Service, a newly formed and innovative team delivering both routine maintenance and multi-million-pound infrastructure schemes across the county.
As part of a trusted and forward-thinking organisation, you’ll be at the heart of delivering high-profile, transformational civil engineering projects that shape local communities and support regional growth.
With confirmed investment and a strong pipeline of projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is both ambitious and supportive—offering the chance to make a real difference while developing your career.
What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare estimates, tenders and Bills of Quantities from drawings and Schedule of Rates
• Provide financial oversight and cost control on major highways and public realm projects
• Manage site measurements, valuations, compensation events and variations
• Handle monthly applications for payment, final accounts and marked-up drawings
• Lead procurement activity including material orders, call-offs, and work package agreements
• Support contract management, budget tracking, forecasting, and risk identification
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure all commercial impacts are captured and managed
• Promote excellent customer service across all areas of project delivery

What we’re looking for:

• A professionally qualified Quantity Surveyor (or working towards qualification) with experience in highways, civil engineering or public realm works
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to interpret designs and specifications
• Proven skills in cost estimation, budget management, and commercial reporting
• Experience with compensation events, NEC contracts, and public sector procurement (desirable)
• A collaborative team player with confidence in managing relationships across stakeholders, suppliers and site teams
• Politically aware, commercially astute and committed to achieving best value for public services

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation on an initial 5 month contract.