Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Probus Recruitment Ltd
  • Chester, Cheshire
  • Dec 13, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Highways / Asset Maintenance
Permanent Up to £60,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits
Cheshire / North West Hybrid

The Opportunity
A leading national infrastructure and highways services provider is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major long-term highways asset maintenance contract. This is an urgent requirement and interviews will be held in December.

You will play a pivotal role in closing out claims efficiently and providing expert commercial support across pre- and post-contract phases. This is an excellent chance to join a Gold Investor in People organisation that actively invests in your career development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial activities across the contract lifecycle, from pre-tender through project delivery.
  • Prepare accurate and timely commercial reports and advise senior management on key financial metrics.
  • Manage budgets, cost forecasting, risk registers and change control processes.
  • Oversee contract administration, supply chain procurement and subcontract management.
  • Negotiate and finalise claims, compensation events and final accounts.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
  • Strong background in Highways or Asset Maintenance contracts.
  • Proven track record in closing out claims promptly.
  • Good working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally working towards professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICES).
  • Able to start within 1 month and live a commutable distance from the Cheshire office.

Whats on Offer

  • Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
  • Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Car or Car Allowance, Contributory Pension, Discretionary Annual Bonus (up to 10%), x4 Life Assurance
  • Clear pathways for career development and progression within a people-focused business.

Next Steps
This is a high-profile role with an urgent start. If you are a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with highways or asset maintenance experience, wed love to hear from you.


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