Managing Quantity Surveyor – Highways

Job ID: 5413059

Posted: 2026-09-22

Closing date: 2026-12-21

Location: Essex

Salary: Up to 95k/annum + Company Car or Allowance + Package (per annum)

Job type: Permanent Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Construction / Highways and Transport

Company: Hays Consultant: James Mayfield-Potter Hays office: Birmingham — 3rd Floor, One Colmore Square, Phone: 0115 9598786 Email: james.mayfield-potter@hays.com Your new company You will be joining a multi-accredited and well-established contractor operating in the highways industry. This high-profile contractor has a strong reputation for delivering projects valued between 1m-9m for National Highways and multiple local authorities and offers a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Essex office with hybrid and flexible working. Your new role As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic commercial leadership, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong contractual compliance and risk management.

Key responsibilities will include: Leading and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams across multiple projects. Managing project budgets, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting. Administering NEC and other standard forms of contract. Overseeing subcontract procurement, negotiation and account management. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project lifecycles. Managing change control, compensation events and variations. Producing and reviewing CVRs, cash flow forecasts and final accounts. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders. Supporting business growth through commercial input into tenders and pre-construction activities. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you must have: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor level within civil engineering Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (ideally Options A, B and/or E) and commercial management principles Excellent cost management, forecasting and financial reporting skills Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management capabilities Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to 95,000 per annum Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Pension Hybrid working (2 days' remote per week) and flexible working hours Life assurance Multiple health and wellbeing benefits Continuous training and development Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects Supportive and collaborative work environment Clear pathways for professional development and career progression Opportunity to advance your career with an award-winning and well-established contractor and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. #4825521 - James Mayfield-Potter