Senior Quantity Surveyor
Probus Recruitment Ltd
Upton · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£70,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Upton, England
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Highways Maintenance Chester, Cheshire / Hybrid Working Up to £70,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus and Benefits Permanent | 40 Hours per Week The Opportunity An established UK infrastructure and highways business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major long-term highways asset maintenance contract across Cheshire West and Chester. This is a key commercial position offering responsibility for a varied portfolio of highways maintenance and improvement schemes. Youll work closely with the operational and commercial teams, taking ownership of cost management, change control, claims and final accounts throughout the contract lifecycle. The position would suit a commercially confident Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract experience and a background in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure maintenance. Experience of resolving historic claims and bringing accounts to an efficient commercial close would be particularly valuable. The role offers hybrid working, typically involving approximately three days per week from the Chester office or across the contract, with flexibility for home working during the remainder of the week. Salary and Benefits Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
Company car or car allowance
Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance at four times basic salary
Hybrid working
Ongoing professional development and career progression
The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, youll provide commercial leadership across the contract from pre-construction and procurement through to delivery and final account. Your responsibilities will include: Managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting
Identifying and controlling commercial risks and opportunities
Managing change, compensation events and contractual notices
Preparing, negotiating and closing claims and final accounts
Supporting procurement and the commercial management of subcontractors
Ensuring accurate cost capture and robust financial controls
Providing commercial advice to operational and senior management teams
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
About You Youll ideally have: Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor
A background in highways maintenance, highways construction, civil engineering or infrastructure
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
Experience managing claims, compensation events and final accounts
Strong commercial reporting, forecasting and cost-management skills
A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
The ability to work collaboratively with operational teams, clients and supply-chain partners
Professional membership of RICS, CIOB or ICES would be beneficial but isnt essential. Youll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Chester and be comfortable attending the office or contract locations approximately three days per week. Candidates available at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a respected, people-focused infrastructure business with a strong presence across the UK highways sector. Youll work on an important long-term asset maintenance contract, with genuine responsibility, visibility and scope to develop your career further. Interviews are being arranged via Microsoft Teams initially. If youre an experienced Quantity Surveyor with highways or infrastructure experience, please apply with your current CV for a confidential discussion.
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Highways Maintenance Chester, Cheshire / Hybrid Working Up to £70,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus and Benefits Permanent | 40 Hours per Week The Opportunity An established UK infrastructure and highways business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major long-term highways asset maintenance contract across Cheshire West and Chester. This is a key commercial position offering responsibility for a varied portfolio of highways maintenance and improvement schemes. Youll work closely with the operational and commercial teams, taking ownership of cost management, change control, claims and final accounts throughout the contract lifecycle. The position would suit a commercially confident Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract experience and a background in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure maintenance. Experience of resolving historic claims and bringing accounts to an efficient commercial close would be particularly valuable. The role offers hybrid working, typically involving approximately three days per week from the Chester office or across the contract, with flexibility for home working during the remainder of the week. Salary and Benefits Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
Company car or car allowance
Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance at four times basic salary
Hybrid working
Ongoing professional development and career progression
The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, youll provide commercial leadership across the contract from pre-construction and procurement through to delivery and final account. Your responsibilities will include: Managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting
Identifying and controlling commercial risks and opportunities
Managing change, compensation events and contractual notices
Preparing, negotiating and closing claims and final accounts
Supporting procurement and the commercial management of subcontractors
Ensuring accurate cost capture and robust financial controls
Providing commercial advice to operational and senior management teams
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
About You Youll ideally have: Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor
A background in highways maintenance, highways construction, civil engineering or infrastructure
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
Experience managing claims, compensation events and final accounts
Strong commercial reporting, forecasting and cost-management skills
A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
The ability to work collaboratively with operational teams, clients and supply-chain partners
Professional membership of RICS, CIOB or ICES would be beneficial but isnt essential. Youll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Chester and be comfortable attending the office or contract locations approximately three days per week. Candidates available at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a respected, people-focused infrastructure business with a strong presence across the UK highways sector. Youll work on an important long-term asset maintenance contract, with genuine responsibility, visibility and scope to develop your career further. Interviews are being arranged via Microsoft Teams initially. If youre an experienced Quantity Surveyor with highways or infrastructure experience, please apply with your current CV for a confidential discussion.
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