Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways & Drainage
Postcode – OL1 3PA
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways drainage infrastructure project for M Group Highways Limited.
The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial and financial management across the project lifecycle, supporting procurement, contract administration, valuations, cost control, reporting, and subcontract management.
This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with previous experience within highways, civils, infrastructure, or utilities environments.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contract Activities
- Support tender activities and supplier engagement
- Work with Procurement teams to define work packages and contract terms
- Assist with tender evaluation and contract award processes
Valuation & Contract Management
- Produce accurate and contract-compliant valuations and applications
- Review and assure the quality of valuations completed by others
- Monitor certifications, payments, and cash receipts
- Manage valuation disputes, rejections, and non-compliance issues
- Maintain contract notices, records, and commercial correspondence
- Support and mentor junior commercial staff
Supply Chain & Cost Management
- Validate cost and financial data from internal systems
- Maintain accurate accruals and support margin performance
- Build strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
- Manage subcontract administration, onboarding, accounts, and notices
- Support project cost management planning
Financial & Commercial Reporting
- Prepare and review cost reports, actuals, liabilities, and accruals
- Maintain commercial reporting in line with company requirements
- Support risk and opportunity management processes
- Produce weekly and monthly CVRs, cashflow forecasts, and WIP reporting
- Assist with revenue and pipeline forecasting
- Provide insight into commercial performance trends and project risks
Record Keeping & Compliance
- Maintain valuation, payment, notice, and correspondence registers
- Ensure subcontract documentation and project records remain up to date
- Maintain site diaries, returns, and supporting documentation
- Keep risk and opportunity registers updated
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Strong commercial management and contract administration experience
- Experience within highways, civils, infrastructure, drainage, or utilities projects
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial procedures
- Strong understanding of valuations, CVRs, forecasting, and cost control
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
Desirable Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
- Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships
- Previous experience within highways drainage projects
- Professional membership such as RICS or CIOB
Job Details
- Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Sector: Highways & Infrastructure
- Project: SDF 2.0 NW – Drainage
- Location: Huddersfield Road, OL1 3PA
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Start Date: ASAP / 08/06/2026
- Duration: 3–6 Months (TBC)
- Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
- Pay Rate: £575 per day Umbrella PAYE
- IR35 Status: Inside IR35
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure project with a well-established highways contractor. The role offers involvement in key commercial activities across live projects while supporting operational and financial performance within a fast-paced environment.